How much does a Office Clerk make in New York?

The median Office Clerk salary in New York is $45,890 per year ($22.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,840 and $54,280.

What is the take-home pay for a Office Clerk in New York?

On the median salary of $45,890, a single filer in New York takes home about $37,172 per year ($3,098 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.

How many Office Clerk jobs are there in New York?

BLS counts 134,280 Office Clerk jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Office Clerk Salary in New York (2026)

$45,890 /year median

$22.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,172/year ($3,098/month) for a single filer

Office Clerk pay range in New York

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$34,270	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$36,840	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$45,890	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$54,280	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$64,800	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 134,280 Office Clerk jobs in New York (occupation code 43-9061, “Office Clerks, General”).

Gross vs. take-home in New York

A median Office Clerk salary of $45,890 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 $37,172 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.

Gross (median)	$45,890
Federal income tax	−$3,327
Social Security + Medicare	−$3,511
New York state income tax	−$1,881
Take-home (annual)	$37,172
Take-home (monthly)	$3,098

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New York paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Office Clerk make in New York?: The median Office Clerk salary in New York is $45,890 per year ($22.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,840 and $54,280.
What is the take-home pay for a Office Clerk in New York?: On the median salary of $45,890, a single filer in New York takes home about $37,172 per year ($3,098 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
How many Office Clerk jobs are there in New York?: BLS counts 134,280 Office Clerk jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Office Clerks

District of Columbia $55,040 Colorado $53,550 Alaska $51,890 Washington $50,500 North Dakota $50,160 Massachusetts $49,940 Oregon $49,910 New Hampshire $49,020

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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.