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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in New York
- New York$42,360
- Ithaca$39,770
- Kiryas Joel$39,240
- Binghamton$37,370
- Kingston$37,110
- Syracuse$36,920
- Glens Falls$36,880
- Rochester$36,830
- Albany$36,730
- Utica$36,050
- Buffalo$35,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $42,360 | $39,120 | $36,480 | $34,491 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $39,770 | $40,240 | $36,860 | $32,553 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $39,240 | $36,160 | $33,460 | $32,156 | 109 |
| Binghamton | $37,370 | $36,060 | $33,680 | $30,756 | 93 |
| Kingston | $37,110 | $34,980 | $33,670 | $30,562 | 101 |
| Syracuse | $36,920 | $36,770 | $33,630 | $30,420 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $36,880 | $36,030 | $34,210 | $30,390 | 95 |
| Rochester | $36,830 | $35,780 | $33,610 | $30,352 | 97 |
| Albany | $36,730 | $35,550 | $33,560 | $30,277 | 100 |
| Utica | $36,050 | $34,430 | $32,690 | $29,768 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $35,690 | $34,190 | $32,240 | $29,499 | 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.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 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 35-3041.
- 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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