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Dispatcher Salary in New York (2026)
$26.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,607/year ($3,717/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 9th of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 11,160 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $55,810 a year — though pay ranges from $36,720 for newcomers to $105,780 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,160 Dispatcher jobs in New York (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Dispatcher salary of $55,810 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 $44,607 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $55,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,517 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,269 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,417 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,607 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,717 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in New York?
- The median Dispatcher salary in New York is $55,810 per year ($26.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,410 and $74,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in New York?
- On the median salary of $55,810, a single filer in New York takes home about $44,607 per year ($3,717 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 11,160 Dispatcher 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.