File Clerks Salary in New York
File Clerks in New York make a median of $43,060 a year, or about $20.7 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $43K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in New York
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $45K | +4% | 5,150 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $41K | -6% | 220 |
| Syracuse | $39K | -10% | 120 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $38K | -12% | 60 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $38K | -12% | 220 |
| Rochester | $37K | -13% | 190 |
| Utica-Rome | $37K | -15% | 40 |
| Binghamton | $34K | -20% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in New York?
The median is $43,060 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,770, and experienced file clerks can clear $57,520. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,906/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 66% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a file clerks salary go in New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median file clerks salary is worth about $43,845 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do file clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.