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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in New York
- New York$98,100
- Kiryas Joel$84,470
- Ithaca$84,270
- Syracuse$82,700
- Albany$82,280
- Rochester$81,420
- Binghamton$80,660
- Buffalo$79,180
- Kingston$78,590
- Glens Falls$78,020
- Utica$77,100
- Watertown$76,710
- Elmira$75,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $98,100 | $89,780 | $70,210 | $73,006 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $84,470 | $77,840 | $61,460 | $64,214 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $84,270 | $75,270 | $63,620 | $64,084 | 103 |
| Syracuse | $82,700 | $77,190 | $62,030 | $63,066 | 96 |
| Albany | $82,280 | $77,000 | $61,600 | $62,794 | 100 |
| Rochester | $81,420 | $76,590 | $60,950 | $62,236 | 97 |
| Binghamton | $80,660 | $76,140 | $59,120 | $61,743 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $79,180 | $74,510 | $59,750 | $60,783 | 96 |
| Kingston | $78,590 | $72,040 | $58,600 | $60,401 | 101 |
| Glens Falls | $78,020 | $68,170 | $58,580 | $60,031 | 95 |
| Utica | $77,100 | $72,420 | $57,900 | $59,434 | 93 |
| Watertown | $76,710 | $73,920 | $59,380 | $59,181 | 88 |
| Elmira | $75,810 | $72,160 | $58,860 | $58,598 | 94 |
*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 13-1071.
- 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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