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Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs average salary by city in New York
- Kiryas Joel$62,860
- Ithaca$61,920
- Kingston$61,290
- Buffalo$59,820
- Elmira$59,330
- New York$59,180
- Albany$56,030
- Rochester$55,790
- Syracuse$55,060
- Binghamton$54,050
- Glens Falls$53,380
- Utica$52,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel | $62,860 | $62,400 | $56,070 | $49,836 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $61,920 | $63,650 | $63,650 | $49,132 | 103 |
| Kingston | $61,290 | $62,490 | $51,000 | $48,661 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $59,820 | $61,170 | $50,130 | $47,560 | 96 |
| Elmira | $59,330 | $44,700 | $44,700 | $47,194 | 94 |
| New York | $59,180 | $52,980 | $49,660 | $47,081 | 113 |
| Albany | $56,030 | $52,190 | $48,810 | $44,723 | 100 |
| Rochester | $55,790 | $52,330 | $47,180 | $44,544 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $55,060 | $50,940 | $49,320 | $43,997 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $54,050 | $55,160 | $44,190 | $43,241 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $53,380 | $52,210 | $48,740 | $42,740 | 95 |
| Utica | $52,430 | $46,320 | $46,320 | $42,029 | 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.
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary in other states
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs salary by city and state
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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 43-4061.
- 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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