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Computer Occupations, All Other average salary by city in New York
- New York$133,070
- Kiryas Joel$109,740
- Buffalo$109,080
- Rochester$104,190
- Syracuse$101,560
- Albany$101,490
- Watertown$99,080
- Utica$90,300
- Binghamton$84,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $133,070 | $126,910 | $82,510 | $95,283 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $109,740 | $107,910 | $87,130 | $80,496 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $109,080 | $104,700 | $81,010 | $80,071 | 96 |
| Rochester | $104,190 | $96,750 | $68,540 | $76,925 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $101,560 | $94,200 | $71,470 | $75,232 | 96 |
| Albany | $101,490 | $95,920 | $72,380 | $75,187 | 100 |
| Watertown | $99,080 | $94,740 | $81,970 | $73,636 | 88 |
| Utica | $90,300 | $87,440 | $62,820 | $67,986 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $84,900 | $71,520 | $52,850 | $64,493 | 93 |
*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.
Computer Occupations, All Other salary in other states
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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 15-1299.
- 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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