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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in New York
- New York$48,130
- Kiryas Joel$46,660
- Kingston$45,620
- Ithaca$45,070
- Albany$43,760
- Syracuse$43,410
- Buffalo$43,220
- Utica$42,420
- Binghamton$42,010
- Glens Falls$41,810
- Watertown$41,040
- Rochester$41,000
- Elmira$40,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,130 | $46,870 | $40,860 | $38,810 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $46,660 | $45,740 | $39,430 | $37,710 | 109 |
| Kingston | $45,620 | $44,650 | $38,890 | $36,932 | 101 |
| Ithaca | $45,070 | $46,870 | $40,920 | $36,520 | 103 |
| Albany | $43,760 | $43,550 | $38,580 | $35,539 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $43,410 | $40,450 | $37,470 | $35,277 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $43,220 | $41,860 | $37,890 | $35,135 | 96 |
| Utica | $42,420 | $41,660 | $36,860 | $34,536 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $42,010 | $40,510 | $36,840 | $34,229 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $41,810 | $40,190 | $38,500 | $34,080 | 95 |
| Watertown | $41,040 | $37,830 | $35,990 | $33,503 | 88 |
| Rochester | $41,000 | $38,670 | $36,930 | $33,474 | 97 |
| Elmira | $40,110 | $36,990 | $34,870 | $32,807 | 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 35-2012.
- 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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