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Project Management Specialist Salary in New York (2026)
$58.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,881/year ($7,323/month) for a single filer
Project Management Specialist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $121,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $192,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 68,020 Project Management Specialist jobs in New York (occupation code 13-1082, “Project Management Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Project Management Specialist salary of $121,040 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 $87,881 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $121,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,799 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,260 |
| New York state income tax | −$6,101 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,881 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,323 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Project Management Specialist make in New York?
- The median Project Management Specialist salary in New York is $121,040 per year ($58.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,660 and $160,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Project Management Specialist in New York?
- On the median salary of $121,040, a single filer in New York takes home about $87,881 per year ($7,323 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Project Management Specialist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 68,020 Project Management Specialist 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.