How much does a compensation make in New York?
$83,200a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in New York. That is $40.00 an hour or $6,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,740Median: $83,200Highest 10%: $131,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,740 | $28.24 | |
| 25th | $69,450 | $33.39 | |
| Median | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.67 | |
| 90th | $131,100 | $63.03 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $89,130 |
| Kingston, NY | $82,630 |
| 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 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $73,890 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,610 |
| Albany, NY | $68,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 7. New Jersey | $85,040 |
| 8. New Mexico | $83,540 |
| 9. Oregon | $83,320 |
| 10. New York | $83,200 |
| 11. Connecticut | $83,100 |
| 12. Virginia | $81,190 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $80,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $40.00 ($83,200 a year).
Do compensations make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $83,200 against $78,210 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for compensation pay?
New York ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays compensations the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $89,130 a year.
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.