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Food Prep Worker Salary in New York (2026)
$17.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,467/year ($2,456/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 62,380 Food Prep Worker jobs in New York (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $35,610 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 $29,467 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $35,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,093 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,724 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,326 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,467 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,456 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in New York?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in New York is $35,610 per year ($17.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,320 and $40,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in New York?
- On the median salary of $35,610, a single filer in New York takes home about $29,467 per year ($2,456 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 62,380 Food Prep 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.