Take-home pay by job in New York
What 48 common jobs pay in New York, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $207,860 | $141,860 | $11,822 |
| Software developer | $166,180 | $114,662 | $9,555 |
| Medical and health services manager | $164,120 | $113,398 | $9,450 |
| Physician assistant | $160,880 | $111,427 | $9,286 |
| Nurse practitioner | $153,510 | $106,945 | $8,912 |
| Pharmacist | $142,090 | $99,999 | $8,333 |
| General and operations manager | $130,860 | $93,169 | $7,764 |
| Computer systems analyst | $109,610 | $79,974 | $6,665 |
| Registered nurse | $109,440 | $79,867 | $6,656 |
| Respiratory therapist | $107,810 | $78,834 | $6,570 |
| Dental hygienist | $106,130 | $77,771 | $6,481 |
| Civil engineer | $103,760 | $76,265 | $6,355 |
| Accountant | $102,640 | $75,543 | $6,295 |
| Mechanical engineer | $102,440 | $75,414 | $6,285 |
| Firefighter | $100,960 | $74,461 | $6,205 |
| Physical therapist | $100,660 | $74,267 | $6,189 |
| Radiologic technologist | $98,470 | $72,856 | $6,071 |
| High school teacher | $97,070 | $71,953 | $5,996 |
| Police officer | $92,790 | $69,206 | $5,767 |
| Elementary school teacher | $85,760 | $64,694 | $5,391 |
| HR specialist | $84,380 | $63,803 | $5,317 |
| Electrician | $78,750 | $60,171 | $5,014 |
| Plumber | $77,490 | $59,358 | $4,947 |
| HVAC technician | $74,430 | $57,384 | $4,782 |
| IT support specialist | $72,560 | $56,177 | $4,681 |
| Carpenter | $72,330 | $56,029 | $4,669 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $67,180 | $52,706 | $4,392 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $65,100 | $51,224 | $4,269 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $62,050 | $48,951 | $4,079 |
| Bookkeeper | $58,160 | $46,053 | $3,838 |
| Auto mechanic | $54,120 | $43,042 | $3,587 |
| Administrative assistant | $49,600 | $39,674 | $3,306 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $48,590 | $38,921 | $3,243 |
| Dental assistant | $48,110 | $38,564 | $3,214 |
| Medical assistant | $48,000 | $38,482 | $3,207 |
| Customer service representative | $48,000 | $38,482 | $3,207 |
| Waiter or waitress | $47,020 | $37,751 | $3,146 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $46,330 | $37,237 | $3,103 |
| Warehouse worker | $44,630 | $35,970 | $2,998 |
| Security guard | $44,240 | $35,680 | $2,973 |
| Pharmacy technician | $43,930 | $35,449 | $2,954 |
| Restaurant cook | $43,680 | $35,262 | $2,939 |
| Receptionist | $43,080 | $34,815 | $2,901 |
| Janitor | $41,640 | $33,742 | $2,812 |
| Teaching assistant | $38,240 | $31,209 | $2,601 |
| Retail salesperson | $37,720 | $30,821 | $2,568 |
| Childcare worker | $37,590 | $30,724 | $2,560 |
| Cashier | $35,500 | $29,167 | $2,431 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.