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Postal Service Clerks average salary by city in New York
- New York$64,680
- Kiryas Joel$63,930
- Kingston$63,290
- Buffalo$62,400
- Albany$62,310
- Rochester$62,310
- Binghamton$61,850
- Syracuse$61,790
- Utica$59,600
- Watertown$59,050
- Glens Falls$59,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $64,680 | $63,650 | $57,820 | $51,198 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $63,930 | $64,630 | $57,430 | $50,637 | 109 |
| Kingston | $63,290 | $63,210 | $56,740 | $50,158 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $62,400 | $62,610 | $56,740 | $49,491 | 96 |
| Albany | $62,310 | $62,610 | $57,430 | $49,424 | 100 |
| Rochester | $62,310 | $63,650 | $56,740 | $49,424 | 97 |
| Binghamton | $61,850 | $63,170 | $56,740 | $49,080 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $61,790 | $62,610 | $56,740 | $49,035 | 96 |
| Utica | $59,600 | $60,530 | $55,350 | $47,396 | 93 |
| Watertown | $59,050 | $59,970 | $55,350 | $46,984 | 88 |
| Glens Falls | $59,030 | $61,050 | $42,600 | $46,969 | 95 |
*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 43-5051.
- 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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