Clergy Salary in New York, NY
Clergy in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $61,860 a year — 2% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $49,141 take-home, or $4,095 a month.
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- Federal income tax$5,243
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,835
- Medicare (1.45%)$897
- New York income tax$2,743
- Take-home pay$49,141
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,963 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $47,178 ($3,932 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Clergy pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,370 | $18.93 | $32,285 | $2,690 |
| 25th percentile | $47,390 | $22.78 | $38,296 | $3,191 |
| Median (50th) | $61,860 | $29.74 | $49,141 | $4,095 |
| 75th percentile | $89,740 | $43.14 | $67,708 | $5,642 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $131,510 | $63.23 | $94,434 | $7,870 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $61,860 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median clergy's $49,141 take-home pay has the buying power of $43,657 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
New York, NY has 1.8× the national concentration of clergy jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for clergy, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $61,860 | $49,141 | $43,657 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 1 metros →
About the job: clergy
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.4% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clergy make in New York, NY?
The median clergy salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $61,860 a year, or about $29.74 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $47,390 and $89,740.
What is a clergy’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $61,860 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $49,141 a year ($4,095 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,743 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a clergy?
Pay here is 2% above the national median of $60,810. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $43,657 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a clergy afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 58% of a median clergy’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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