Baker Salary in New York (2026)
$18.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,753/year ($2,646/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 13th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 15,130 Baker jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $38,660 a year — though pay ranges from $34,670 for newcomers to $53,960 at the top.
Baker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,130 Baker jobs in New York (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Baker salary of $38,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,753 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,459 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,957 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,491 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,753 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,646 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in New York?
- The median Baker salary in New York is $38,660 per year ($18.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,150 and $45,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in New York?
- On the median salary of $38,660, a single filer in New York takes home about $31,753 per year ($2,646 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 15,130 Baker jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.