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Chief Executives average salary by city in New York
- New York$392,410
- Buffalo$350,380
- Rochester$338,910
- Syracuse$304,140
- Kiryas Joel$288,440
- Utica$258,340
- Kingston$245,710
- Glens Falls$244,050
- Binghamton$240,880
- Elmira$235,250
- Albany$212,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $392,410 | $301,440 | $208,320 | $249,139 | 113 |
| Buffalo | $350,380 | $239,990 | $167,740 | $225,686 | 96 |
| Rochester | $338,910 | $237,180 | $173,510 | $219,286 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $304,140 | $216,610 | $174,250 | $199,884 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $288,440 | $251,520 | $176,700 | $191,123 | 109 |
| Utica | $258,340 | $197,880 | $158,410 | $173,908 | 93 |
| Kingston | $245,710 | $199,860 | $168,120 | $166,482 | 101 |
| Glens Falls | $244,050 | $192,520 | $138,510 | $165,506 | 95 |
| Binghamton | $240,880 | $184,360 | $146,070 | $163,642 | 93 |
| Elmira | $235,250 | $192,530 | $156,290 | $160,331 | 94 |
| Albany | $212,450 | $180,240 | $154,490 | $146,398 | 100 |
*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 11-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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