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Insurance Sales Agent Salary in New York (2026)
$37.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,159/year ($5,013/month) for a single filer
Insurance Sales Agent pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $125,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,420 Insurance Sales Agent jobs in New York (occupation code 41-3021, “Insurance Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Insurance Sales Agent salary of $78,110 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 $60,159 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $78,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,354 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,975 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,621 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,159 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,013 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Insurance Sales Agent make in New York?
- The median Insurance Sales Agent salary in New York is $78,110 per year ($37.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,810 and $125,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Insurance Sales Agent in New York?
- On the median salary of $78,110, a single filer in New York takes home about $60,159 per year ($5,013 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Insurance Sales Agent jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 22,420 Insurance Sales Agent 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.