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Insurance Sales Agents average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $107,190 | $80,620 | $59,970 | $78,855 | 113 |
| Rochester | $96,150 | $79,150 | $62,960 | $71,751 | 97 |
| Albany | $94,550 | $71,960 | $55,050 | $70,721 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $87,430 | $65,910 | $49,990 | $66,133 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $87,210 | $76,580 | $62,640 | $65,991 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $82,890 | $59,840 | $50,150 | $63,189 | 103 |
| Kingston | $78,060 | $67,730 | $50,310 | $60,057 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $78,050 | $57,790 | $45,450 | $60,050 | 96 |
| Utica | $77,340 | $62,390 | $53,710 | $59,590 | 93 |
| Watertown | $76,970 | $61,720 | $48,490 | $59,350 | 88 |
| Glens Falls | $71,180 | $51,440 | $46,900 | $55,595 | 95 |
| Elmira | $67,540 | $60,270 | $38,620 | $53,235 | 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 41-3021.
- 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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