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Driver/Sales Worker Salary in New York (2026)
$20.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,803/year ($2,900/month) for a single filer
Driver/Sales Worker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,990 Driver/Sales Worker jobs in New York (occupation code 53-3031, “Driver/Sales Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Driver/Sales Worker salary of $42,730 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 $34,803 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $42,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,948 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,269 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,710 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,803 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Driver/Sales Worker make in New York?
- The median Driver/Sales Worker salary in New York is $42,730 per year ($20.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,890 and $51,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Driver/Sales Worker in New York?
- On the median salary of $42,730, a single filer in New York takes home about $34,803 per year ($2,900 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Driver/Sales Worker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 18,990 Driver/Sales Worker 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.