Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in New York, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
New York is in the Northeast region (Middle Atlantic division), with 19,867,248 residents, a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $85,820. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 107.9 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,820 | 16 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 36 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.1% | 18 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 107.9 | 47 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 10 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 23.3% | 3 of 51 | higher is better |
See the 1,186 federal jobs open now →Country guide: United States250 largest cities
Neighbouring states in the Middle Atlantic division: New Jersey · Pennsylvania.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 558,908 | 21.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 358,382 | 14.0% |
| Government and government enterprises | 241,381 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 220,946 | 8.6% |
| Information | 218,942 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 187,288 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 108,635 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 105,632 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 87,343 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 69,196 | 2.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68,732 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 68,148 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65,218 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 49,100 | 1.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 43,716 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 37,329 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 34,280 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33,768 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3,035 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,218 | 0.0% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 5,600 | -1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 396,100 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 400,100 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 1,479,400 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 266,600 | -2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 755,500 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 1,402,800 | +0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 2,418,100 | +1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 928,200 | -2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 376,000 | -0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 1,511,900 | +0.8% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 9,940,300 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,135,680 | 117.2 | 1.03 | $51,760 | $36,500 | $84,010 | +9% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 729,100 | 75.3 | 0.86 | $37,850 | $33,190 | $65,460 | +8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 640,930 | 66.2 | 0.75 | $46,780 | $34,850 | $84,480 | +5% |
| Sales and Related | 760,120 | 78.5 | 0.91 | $45,380 | $34,200 | $150,300 | +18% |
| Management | 676,270 | 69.8 | 0.98 | $165,280 | $77,430 | $333,270 | +31% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 726,350 | 75.0 | 1.11 | $100,570 | $58,560 | $177,060 | +22% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 617,600 | 63.7 | 1.01 | $103,970 | $54,440 | $189,860 | +20% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 699,000 | 72.2 | 1.23 | $68,310 | $36,340 | $135,670 | +13% |
| Production | 289,040 | 29.8 | 0.54 | $47,610 | $35,280 | $79,850 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 864,920 | 89.3 | 1.76 | $39,880 | $36,960 | $51,270 | +4% |
| Construction and Extraction | 319,930 | 33.0 | 0.80 | $70,410 | $43,980 | $124,170 | +18% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 324,910 | 33.5 | 0.86 | $62,600 | $39,520 | $103,260 | +5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 314,780 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $128,350 | $63,630 | $213,990 | +17% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 312,210 | 32.2 | 1.10 | $43,850 | $34,710 | $63,600 | +16% |
| Protective Service | 322,670 | 33.3 | 1.37 | $56,390 | $36,120 | $107,660 | +13% |
| Personal Care and Service | 210,500 | 21.7 | 1.04 | $38,260 | $33,510 | $64,300 | +5% |
| Community and Social Service | 209,120 | 21.6 | 1.26 | $61,580 | $40,720 | $100,100 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 107,050 | 11.1 | 0.66 | $98,420 | $60,370 | $162,770 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 202,830 | 20.9 | 1.59 | $82,250 | $43,730 | $174,140 | +31% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 84,540 | 8.7 | 0.92 | $83,800 | $51,370 | $149,050 | +2% |
| Legal | 135,540 | 14.0 | 1.67 | $137,460 | $59,540 | $377,460 | +34% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 4,890 | 0.5 | 0.18 | $44,270 | $34,320 | $71,700 | +21% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 29.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Other services | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
| Information | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 663,140 | 2.47 | $39,620 | $36,960 | $46,690 | +11% |
| Retail Salespersons | 238,540 | 0.98 | $37,720 | $33,650 | $58,630 | +7% |
| General and Operations Managers | 206,740 | 0.95 | $130,860 | $62,340 | $336,070 | +24% |
| Registered Nurses | 205,810 | 0.98 | $109,440 | $79,760 | $157,090 | +12% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 195,250 | 1.42 | $41,640 | $34,540 | $61,830 | +13% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 168,620 | 0.70 | $35,250 | $32,240 | $44,740 | +13% |
| Cashiers | 158,890 | 0.83 | $35,500 | $32,600 | $44,850 | +8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 146,140 | 0.83 | $39,030 | $34,130 | $56,850 | +5% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 142,940 | 1.01 | $47,020 | $33,540 | $83,210 | +33% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 141,090 | 0.87 | $48,000 | $36,270 | $76,280 | +7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 137,820 | 1.56 | $38,240 | $32,240 | $54,990 | +4% |
| Security Guards | 134,700 | 1.68 | $44,240 | $35,650 | $60,580 | +16% |
| Office Clerks, General | 134,280 | 0.87 | $45,890 | $34,270 | $64,800 | +2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 122,490 | 1.15 | $49,600 | $37,330 | $64,840 | +4% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 119,650 | 1.26 | $57,790 | $37,010 | $83,570 | +17% |
| Software Developers | 113,510 | 1.08 | $166,180 | $97,430 | $224,590 | +22% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 109,830 | 1.22 | $102,640 | $63,700 | $171,030 | +23% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 101,410 | 1.17 | $85,760 | $56,760 | $136,260 | +34% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 100,950 | 0.55 | $44,630 | $35,360 | $59,330 | +11% |
| Lawyers | 91,870 | 1.95 | $207,860 | $85,200 | $391,420 | +30% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 88,890 | 3.10 | $80,640 | $61,420 | $122,440 | +5% |
| Nursing Assistants | 87,990 | 0.97 | $48,590 | $38,450 | $59,890 | +15% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 84,280 | 0.98 | $58,160 | $39,880 | $81,990 | +15% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 83,110 | 0.93 | $79,170 | $55,240 | $124,450 | +14% |
| Financial Managers | 80,810 | 1.54 | $219,880 | $124,670 | $370,780 | +32% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | 2,260 | 2.09 | $492,040 | $104,800 | $688,580 | -1% |
| Anesthesiologists | 7,230 | 3.00 | $445,660 | $136,760 | $561,000 | +14% |
| Radiologists | 2,010 | 1.20 | $441,580 | $81,760 | $544,890 | +5% |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 1,450 | 1.65 | $414,290 | $77,150 | $619,340 | +16% |
| Surgeons, All Other | 4,540 | 2.90 | $410,410 | $85,040 | $702,270 | -1% |
| Dermatologists | 2,070 | 2.92 | $374,010 | $106,320 | $488,680 | +14% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 2,750 | 2.08 | $348,800 | $91,510 | $449,020 | +19% |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 1,220 | 1.76 | $321,550 | $91,680 | $493,460 | +3% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,450 | 0.76 | $321,030 | $144,900 | $342,480 | +36% |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 3,980 | 1.94 | $301,690 | $80,210 | $403,140 | -10% |
| Psychiatrists | 4,130 | 2.37 | $265,890 | $86,120 | $443,340 | -6% |
| Chief Executives | 8,430 | 0.66 | $257,980 | $140,410 | $657,630 | +21% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 6,900 | 1.07 | $255,240 | $101,390 | $475,690 | +10% |
| Physicians, All Other | 16,600 | 0.78 | $242,500 | $86,250 | $414,440 | -9% |
| Financial Managers | 80,810 | 1.54 | $219,880 | $124,670 | $370,780 | +32% |
| Sales Managers | 38,510 | 0.97 | $217,640 | $107,670 | $378,910 | +47% |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 2,270 | 1.51 | $216,390 | $166,930 | $232,590 | +41% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 48,050 | 1.15 | $214,300 | $134,870 | $323,670 | +22% |
| Pediatricians, General | 4,570 | 1.86 | $212,150 | $82,320 | $357,440 | +1% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 4,000 | 0.60 | $210,920 | $62,090 | $427,330 | -14% |
| Lawyers | 91,870 | 1.95 | $207,860 | $85,200 | $391,420 | +30% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 10,000 | 2.39 | $183,460 | $78,160 | $416,640 | -28% |
| Dentists, General | 7,340 | 0.95 | $183,060 | $75,410 | $375,740 | +7% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,950 | 0.84 | $181,990 | $95,260 | $314,130 | +30% |
| Physicists | 1,140 | 0.90 | $181,970 | $80,000 | $292,950 | +6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Word Processors and Typists | 12,340 | 5.66 | $48,400 | $37,020 | $68,580 | -2% |
| Fashion Designers | 5,760 | 4.31 | $98,640 | $62,610 | $177,430 | +22% |
| Neurologists | 2,810 | 4.25 | $155,990 | $101,060 | $377,570 | -37% |
| School Bus Monitors | 19,090 | 3.91 | $36,910 | $33,060 | $42,810 | +5% |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 1,030 | 3.61 | $59,740 | $39,080 | $97,300 | +17% |
| Bailiffs | 3,830 | 3.56 | $77,540 | $56,400 | $96,770 | +37% |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | 1,910 | 3.51 | $94,530 | $90,480 | $103,510 | +2% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 2,660 | 3.38 | $79,620 | $52,370 | $219,690 | -4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 6,220 | 3.38 | $68,180 | $45,760 | $170,200 | +5% |
| Financial Examiners | 13,480 | 3.19 | $128,920 | $70,710 | $216,090 | +37% |
| Producers and Directors | 27,990 | 3.14 | $107,550 | $61,960 | $222,580 | +19% |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 88,890 | 3.10 | $80,640 | $61,420 | $122,440 | +5% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 4,300 | 3.07 | $61,720 | $37,160 | $102,040 | +17% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,460 | 3.04 | $126,430 | $55,570 | $169,650 | +31% |
| Financial Risk Specialists | 12,060 | 3.03 | $136,830 | $84,550 | $220,260 | +17% |
| Music Directors and Composers | 2,370 | 3.03 | $82,930 | $46,640 | $199,430 | +13% |
| Anesthesiologists | 7,230 | 3.00 | $445,660 | $136,760 | $561,000 | +14% |
| Editors | 16,800 | 2.94 | $101,480 | $57,910 | $179,370 | +30% |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | 3,590 | 2.94 | $87,150 | $58,580 | $87,420 | +24% |
| Dermatologists | 2,070 | 2.92 | $374,010 | $106,320 | $488,680 | +14% |
| Surgeons, All Other | 4,540 | 2.90 | $410,410 | $85,040 | $702,270 | -1% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,730 | 2.81 | $87,350 | $51,520 | $203,190 | -15% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 3,550 | 2.66 | $173,700 | $75,430 | $343,540 | +30% |
| Brokerage Clerks | 5,950 | 2.66 | $78,930 | $56,820 | $125,680 | +20% |
| Art Directors | 8,720 | 2.64 | $137,320 | $80,060 | $280,320 | +20% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,186 federal job postings open now in New York (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 219 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 131 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 52 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 46 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 45 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 28 |
| Indian Health Service | 22 |
| Air National Guard Units | 21 |
| Farm Service Agency | 21 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 19 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 18 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 18 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 17 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 16 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Medical Officer | 57 |
| Attorney | 52 |
| Nurse | 49 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 31 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Information Technology Management | 30 |
| General Business And Industry | 26 |
| General Engineering | 20 |
| Criminal Investigation | 20 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 19 |
| Practical Nurse | 19 |
| Contracting | 19 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 19 |
| Program Management | 18 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (900 postings).
5 of the 250 largest US cities are in New York.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 8,478,072 | $81,228 | $1,811 | 6.9% | 42.5% |
| Buffalo | 276,854 | $50,041 | $1,046 | 7.3% | 31.2% |
| Yonkers | 209,978 | $83,549 | $1,784 | 7.1% | 35.7% |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $1,081 | 7.9% | 30.0% |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $1,039 | 7.7% | 31.2% |
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The median wage in New York is $59,670 a year ($28.69 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+17%). The 10th percentile earns $35,760 and the 90th $157,500.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,135,680 | 117.2 | 1.03 | $51,760 | $36,500 | $84,010 | +9% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 729,100 | 75.3 | 0.86 | $37,850 | $33,190 | $65,460 | +8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 640,930 | 66.2 | 0.75 | $46,780 | $34,850 | $84,480 | +5% |
| Sales and Related | 760,120 | 78.5 | 0.91 | $45,380 | $34,200 | $150,300 | +18% |
| Management | 676,270 | 69.8 | 0.98 | $165,280 | $77,430 | $333,270 | +31% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 726,350 | 75.0 | 1.11 | $100,570 | $58,560 | $177,060 | +22% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 617,600 | 63.7 | 1.01 | $103,970 | $54,440 | $189,860 | +20% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 699,000 | 72.2 | 1.23 | $68,310 | $36,340 | $135,670 | +13% |
| Production | 289,040 | 29.8 | 0.54 | $47,610 | $35,280 | $79,850 | +1% |
| Healthcare Support | 864,920 | 89.3 | 1.76 | $39,880 | $36,960 | $51,270 | +4% |
| Construction and Extraction | 319,930 | 33.0 | 0.80 | $70,410 | $43,980 | $124,170 | +18% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 324,910 | 33.5 | 0.86 | $62,600 | $39,520 | $103,260 | +5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 314,780 | 32.5 | 0.96 | $128,350 | $63,630 | $213,990 | +17% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 312,210 | 32.2 | 1.10 | $43,850 | $34,710 | $63,600 | +16% |
| Protective Service | 322,670 | 33.3 | 1.37 | $56,390 | $36,120 | $107,660 | +13% |
| Personal Care and Service | 210,500 | 21.7 | 1.04 | $38,260 | $33,510 | $64,300 | +5% |
| Community and Social Service | 209,120 | 21.6 | 1.26 | $61,580 | $40,720 | $100,100 | +6% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 107,050 | 11.1 | 0.66 | $98,420 | $60,370 | $162,770 | -1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 202,830 | 20.9 | 1.59 | $82,250 | $43,730 | $174,140 | +31% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 84,540 | 8.7 | 0.92 | $83,800 | $51,370 | $149,050 | +2% |
| Legal | 135,540 | 14.0 | 1.67 | $137,460 | $59,540 | $377,460 | +34% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 4,890 | 0.5 | 0.18 | $44,270 | $34,320 | $71,700 | +21% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In New York ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $16.00 (17.00 in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester) (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 10.90% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 107.9 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,634 |
| Median home value | $449,800 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 54.3% |
| Poverty rate | 14.0% |
| Drive alone to work | 48.7% |
| Public transit to work | 24.2% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 27.9% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
23.3% of residents of New York were born abroad (4,621,122 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 490,874 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 409,509 |
| Jamaica | 227,301 |
| Mexico | 217,989 |
| Ecuador | 193,256 |
| Guyana | 165,237 |
| India | 152,280 |
| Bangladesh | 130,402 |
| Haiti | 127,877 |
| El Salvador | 116,849 |
| Colombia | 116,194 |
| Philippines | 90,427 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 89,430 |
| Ukraine | 83,857 |
| Korea | 82,987 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$16.00 (17.00 in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester) (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 10.90% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$85,820 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,186 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.