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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in New York
- Kingston$41,540
- New York$36,760
- Glens Falls$36,180
- Binghamton$35,870
- Syracuse$35,340
- Buffalo$35,330
- Rochester$34,930
- Utica$34,590
- Albany$33,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | $41,540 | $37,150 | $34,280 | $33,878 | 101 |
| New York | $36,760 | $35,780 | $33,120 | $30,300 | 113 |
| Glens Falls | $36,180 | $35,490 | $32,760 | $29,866 | 95 |
| Binghamton | $35,870 | $34,290 | $32,240 | $29,634 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $35,340 | $34,490 | $33,560 | $29,237 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $35,330 | $33,690 | $33,060 | $29,230 | 96 |
| Rochester | $34,930 | $33,380 | $32,260 | $28,930 | 97 |
| Utica | $34,590 | $33,100 | $32,240 | $28,676 | 93 |
| Albany | $33,690 | $32,240 | $32,240 | $28,002 | 100 |
*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 35-2011.
- 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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