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Housekeeper Salary in New York (2026)
$20.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,219/year ($2,852/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 41,740 Housekeeper jobs in New York (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Housekeeper salary of $41,950 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 $34,219 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $41,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,854 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,209 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,668 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,219 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,852 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in New York?
- The median Housekeeper salary in New York is $41,950 per year ($20.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,820 and $57,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in New York?
- On the median salary of $41,950, a single filer in New York takes home about $34,219 per year ($2,852 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 41,740 Housekeeper 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.