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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in New York
- Albany$79,500
- Kingston$77,740
- Buffalo$75,600
- Kiryas Joel$74,890
- New York$74,840
- Rochester$72,420
- Glens Falls$71,280
- Syracuse$70,520
- Ithaca$68,230
- Elmira$65,960
- Binghamton$65,110
- Watertown$64,240
- Utica$62,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $79,500 | $84,430 | $63,570 | $60,991 | 100 |
| Kingston | $77,740 | $74,710 | $60,190 | $59,849 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $75,600 | $74,290 | $59,010 | $58,462 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $74,890 | $72,340 | $54,920 | $58,001 | 109 |
| New York | $74,840 | $71,780 | $55,070 | $57,969 | 113 |
| Rochester | $72,420 | $66,080 | $52,520 | $56,399 | 97 |
| Glens Falls | $71,280 | $67,590 | $49,860 | $55,660 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $70,520 | $64,170 | $52,000 | $55,167 | 96 |
| Ithaca | $68,230 | $64,010 | $53,000 | $53,682 | 103 |
| Elmira | $65,960 | $63,410 | $51,440 | $52,156 | 94 |
| Binghamton | $65,110 | $63,010 | $49,260 | $51,520 | 93 |
| Watertown | $64,240 | $62,740 | $46,670 | $50,869 | 88 |
| Utica | $62,310 | $61,090 | $46,540 | $49,424 | 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.
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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 35-1011.
- 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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