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Insurance Underwriters 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 | $111,900 | $98,410 | $81,420 | $81,886 | 113 |
| Rochester | $104,740 | $94,310 | $78,990 | $77,278 | 97 |
| Albany | $98,990 | $92,830 | $77,200 | $73,578 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $98,050 | $95,370 | $74,650 | $72,973 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $97,090 | $90,380 | $78,320 | $72,356 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $95,530 | $81,160 | $68,540 | $71,352 | 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.
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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 13-2053.
- 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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