Construction Manager Salary in New York, NY
Construction Managers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $158,000 a year — 37% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $110,977 take-home, or $9,248 a month.
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- Federal income tax$26,654
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,796
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,291
- New York income tax$8,282
- Take-home pay$110,977
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $5,689 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $105,288 ($8,774 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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Construction Manager pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $91,740 | $44.11 | $68,997 | $5,750 |
| 25th percentile | $118,630 | $57.03 | $86,327 | $7,194 |
| Median (50th) | $158,000 | $75.96 | $110,977 | $9,248 |
| 75th percentile | $202,280 | $97.25 | $139,712 | $11,643 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $250,520+ | $120.44 | $169,525 | $14,127 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $158,000 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 construction manager's $110,977 take-home pay has the buying power of $98,591 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Construction Manager jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.52), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for construction managers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #3 of 35 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $159,430 | $120,236 | $108,191 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $156,470 | $110,610 | $102,165 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $158,000 | $110,977 | $98,591 |
| 4 | Nashville, TN | $122,190 | $94,783 | $98,386 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $166,030 | $111,378 | $96,337 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $146,740 | $99,336 | $94,228 |
| 7 | Tampa, FL | $120,800 | $93,813 | $92,985 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $116,680 | $86,368 | $90,829 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 35 metros →
About the job: construction managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.1% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction manager make in New York, NY?
The median construction manager salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $158,000 a year, or about $75.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $118,630 and $202,280.
What is a construction manager’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $158,000 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $110,977 a year ($9,248 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $8,282 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a construction manager?
Pay here is 37% above the national median of $114,990. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $98,591 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #3 of 35 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a construction manager 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) — 26% of a median construction manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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