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Payroll Clerk Salary in New York (2026)
$29.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,526/year ($4,044/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 12th of 51 states for Payroll Clerk pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 8,400 Payroll Clerk jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $61,040 a year — though pay ranges from $45,140 for newcomers to $86,470 at the top.
Payroll Clerk pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,400 Payroll Clerk jobs in New York (occupation code 43-3051, “Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Payroll Clerk salary of $61,040 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 $48,526 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,145 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,670 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,699 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,526 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,044 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Payroll Clerk make in New York?
- The median Payroll Clerk salary in New York is $61,040 per year ($29.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,700 and $73,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Payroll Clerk in New York?
- On the median salary of $61,040, a single filer in New York takes home about $48,526 per year ($4,044 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Payroll Clerk jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 8,400 Payroll Clerk 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.