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Transportation Security Screeners average salary by city in New York
- New York$67,810
- Kiryas Joel$67,680
- Buffalo$61,060
- Albany$57,710
- Syracuse$57,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $67,810 | $72,340 | $58,860 | $53,410 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $67,680 | $73,210 | $72,010 | $53,325 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $61,060 | $63,900 | $53,980 | $48,488 | 96 |
| Albany | $57,710 | $63,040 | $47,090 | $45,981 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $57,380 | $61,110 | $45,640 | $45,734 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9093.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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