How much does a compensation make in Rochester?
$73,610a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $35.39 an hour or $6,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.39
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,460Median: $73,610Highest 10%: $107,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,460 | $24.74 | |
| 25th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| Median | $73,610 | $35.39 | |
| 75th | $88,230 | $42.42 | |
| 90th | $107,900 | $51.87 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $68,260 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Project Management Specialist | $103,500 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $101,200 |
| Management Analyst | $97,070 |
| Credit Analyst | $96,390 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $94,940 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $94,310 |
| Budget Analyst | $88,890 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $88,740 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $85,540 |
| Financial Examiner | $83,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $35.39 ($73,610 a year).
Do compensations make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $73,610 against $78,210 nationally, 6% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $83,200, so Rochester pays 12% less.
Where does Rochester rank for compensation pay?
108 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,900 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.