How much does a compensation make in Albany?
$68,260a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $32.82 an hour or $5,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.82
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,940Median: $68,260Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| 25th | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| Median | $68,260 | $32.82 | |
| 75th | $82,640 | $39.73 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.59 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for compensations.
| New York, NY | $89,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $79,580 |
| Ithaca, NY | $77,960 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $74,600 |
| Utica, NY | $74,370 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,210 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,610 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $124,600 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $120,600 |
| Project Management Specialist | $109,900 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $99,830 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $92,830 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $91,270 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $84,660 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $83,910 |
| Management Analyst | $83,690 |
| Logistician | $83,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $32.82 ($68,260 a year).
Do compensations make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $68,260 against $78,210 nationally, 13% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $83,200, so Albany pays 18% less.
Where does Albany rank for compensation pay?
153 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.