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Cooks, All Other average salary by city in New York
- Syracuse$50,610
- New York$44,940
- Kiryas Joel$41,550
- Buffalo$41,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $50,610 | $45,970 | $44,430 | $40,667 | 96 |
| New York | $44,940 | $42,630 | $36,430 | $36,423 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $41,550 | $38,940 | $37,730 | $33,885 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $41,160 | $38,580 | $37,990 | $33,593 | 96 |
*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.
Cooks, 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 35-2019.
- 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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