Clinical and Counseling Psychologist Salary in New York, NY
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $120,510 a year — 20% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $87,539 take-home, or $7,295 a month.
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- Federal income tax$17,682
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,472
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,747
- New York income tax$6,070
- Take-home pay$87,539
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $4,236 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $83,303 ($6,942 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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Clinical and Counseling Psychologist pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,750 | $31.13 | $51,307 | $4,276 |
| 25th percentile | $84,140 | $40.45 | $64,076 | $5,340 |
| Median (50th) | $120,510 | $57.94 | $87,539 | $7,295 |
| 75th percentile | $139,370 | $67.00 | $99,343 | $8,279 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $208,000 | $100.00 | $143,587 | $11,966 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $120,510 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 clinical and counseling psychologist's $87,539 take-home pay has the buying power of $77,769 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 clinical and counseling psychologist jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for clinical and counseling psychologists, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 3 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $120,510 | $87,539 | $77,769 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $99,250 | $72,361 | $63,718 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $85,390 | $64,820 | $62,570 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 3 metros →
About the job: clinical and counseling psychologists
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +11.7% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a clinical and counseling psychologist make in New York, NY?
The median clinical and counseling psychologist salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $120,510 a year, or about $57.94 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $84,140 and $139,370.
What is a clinical and counseling psychologist’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $120,510 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $87,539 a year ($7,295 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $6,070 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a clinical and counseling psychologist?
Pay here is 20% above the national median of $100,580. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $77,769 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 3 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a clinical and counseling psychologist 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) — 33% of a median clinical and counseling psychologist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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