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Garbage Collector Salary in New York (2026)
$31.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,457/year ($4,288/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Garbage Collectors (3rd of 51), with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 11,630 Garbage Collector jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $64,950 a year — though pay ranges from $42,740 for newcomers to $86,720 at the top.
Garbage Collector pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $86,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,630 Garbage Collector jobs in New York (occupation code 53-7081, “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Garbage Collector salary of $64,950 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 $51,457 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $64,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,614 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,969 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,910 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,457 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,288 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Garbage Collector make in New York?
- The median Garbage Collector salary in New York is $64,950 per year ($31.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,020 and $86,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Garbage Collector in New York?
- On the median salary of $64,950, a single filer in New York takes home about $51,457 per year ($4,288 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Garbage Collector jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 11,630 Garbage Collector 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.