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Lawyers average salary by city in New York
- New York$224,840
- Rochester$180,460
- Kiryas Joel$164,780
- Ithaca$160,930
- Utica$157,560
- Syracuse$156,340
- Albany$150,520
- Watertown$149,190
- Glens Falls$148,600
- Elmira$148,210
- Binghamton$147,600
- Kingston$143,660
- Buffalo$143,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $224,840 | $208,880 | $131,240 | $154,210 | 113 |
| Rochester | $180,460 | $148,150 | $102,970 | $124,831 | 97 |
| Kiryas Joel | $164,780 | $138,630 | $104,610 | $115,055 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $160,930 | $135,610 | $105,560 | $112,654 | 103 |
| Utica | $157,560 | $130,100 | $99,980 | $110,553 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $156,340 | $128,910 | $100,120 | $109,792 | 96 |
| Albany | $150,520 | $131,310 | $101,070 | $106,163 | 100 |
| Watertown | $149,190 | $136,970 | $105,400 | $105,334 | 88 |
| Glens Falls | $148,600 | $109,240 | $86,990 | $104,966 | 95 |
| Elmira | $148,210 | $126,900 | $106,100 | $104,723 | 94 |
| Binghamton | $147,600 | $129,480 | $99,080 | $104,343 | 93 |
| Kingston | $143,660 | $115,280 | $102,090 | $101,886 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $143,440 | $130,800 | $95,490 | $101,749 | 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 23-1011.
- 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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