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Truck Driver Salary in New York (2026)
$29.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,283/year ($4,107/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 63,700 Truck Driver jobs in New York (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Truck Driver salary of $62,050 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 $49,283 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $62,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,266 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,747 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,754 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,283 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,107 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in New York?
- The median Truck Driver salary in New York is $62,050 per year ($29.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,550 and $74,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in New York?
- On the median salary of $62,050, a single filer in New York takes home about $49,283 per year ($4,107 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 63,700 Truck Driver 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.