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Home Health Aide Salary in New York (2026)
$19.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,472/year ($2,706/month) for a single filer
Home Health Aide pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 663,140 Home Health Aide jobs in New York (occupation code 31-1120, “Home Health and Personal Care Aides”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Home Health Aide salary of $39,620 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 $32,472 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $39,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,574 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,031 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,542 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,472 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,706 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Home Health Aide make in New York?
- The median Home Health Aide salary in New York is $39,620 per year ($19.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,660 and $43,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Home Health Aide in New York?
- On the median salary of $39,620, a single filer in New York takes home about $32,472 per year ($2,706 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Home Health Aide jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 663,140 Home Health Aide 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.