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Cost Estimator Salary in New York (2026)
$38.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,666/year ($5,139/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 18th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 11,980 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $80,430 a year — though pay ranges from $52,000 for newcomers to $139,690 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,980 Cost Estimator jobs in New York (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Cost Estimator salary of $80,430 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 $61,666 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $80,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,865 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,153 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,746 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,666 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,139 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in New York?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in New York is $80,430 per year ($38.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,290 and $106,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in New York?
- On the median salary of $80,430, a single filer in New York takes home about $61,666 per year ($5,139 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 11,980 Cost Estimator 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.