Natural Sciences Manager Salary in New York, NY
Natural Sciences Managers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $180,460 a year — 8% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $125,004 take-home, or $10,417 a month.
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- Federal income tax$32,044
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,189
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,617
- New York income tax$9,607
- Take-home pay$125,004
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $6,560 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $118,444 ($9,870 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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Natural Sciences Manager pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $79,110 | $38.03 | $60,809 | $5,067 |
| 25th percentile | $136,480 | $65.62 | $97,538 | $8,128 |
| Median (50th) | $180,460 | $86.76 | $125,004 | $10,417 |
| 75th percentile | $234,010 | $112.50 | $159,817 | $13,318 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $313,810+ | $150.87 | $205,495 | $17,125 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $180,460 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 natural sciences manager's $125,004 take-home pay has the buying power of $111,052 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 1.5× the national concentration of natural sciences manager jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for natural sciences managers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #6 of 8 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $239,200+ | $195,208 | $180,304 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $225,230 | $147,276 | $127,387 |
| 3 | San Diego, CA | $207,200 | $136,496 | $121,995 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $172,900 | $124,135 | $121,044 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $193,340 | $127,698 | $112,443 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $180,460 | $125,004 | $111,052 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $169,060 | $115,417 | $106,000 |
| 8 | Houston, TX | $132,860 | $102,076 | $103,495 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 8 metros →
About the job: natural sciences managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +8.2% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a natural sciences manager make in New York, NY?
The median natural sciences manager salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $180,460 a year, or about $86.76 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $136,480 and $234,010.
What is a natural sciences manager’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $180,460 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $125,004 a year ($10,417 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $9,607 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a natural sciences manager?
Pay here is 8% above the national median of $167,220. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $111,052 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #6 of 8 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a natural sciences 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) — 23% of a median natural sciences manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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