Concierge Salary in New York, NY
Concierges in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $51,190 a year — 31% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $41,144 take-home, or $3,429 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,963
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,174
- Medicare (1.45%)$742
- New York income tax$2,167
- Take-home pay$41,144
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,553 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $39,591 ($3,299 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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Concierge pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,440 | $18.00 | $30,838 | $2,570 |
| 25th percentile | $39,370 | $18.93 | $32,285 | $2,690 |
| Median (50th) | $51,190 | $24.61 | $41,144 | $3,429 |
| 75th percentile | $57,570 | $27.68 | $45,926 | $3,827 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,680 | $30.13 | $49,756 | $4,146 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $51,190 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 concierge's $41,144 take-home pay has the buying power of $36,552 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 2.5× the national concentration of concierge jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for concierges, 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 | $51,190 | $41,144 | $36,552 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $43,560 | $35,882 | $31,596 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $38,810 | $32,201 | $29,574 |
*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: concierges
Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.6% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a concierge make in New York, NY?
The median concierge salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $51,190 a year, or about $24.61 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $39,370 and $57,570.
What is a concierge’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $51,190 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $41,144 a year ($3,429 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,167 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a concierge?
Pay here is 31% above the national median of $38,950. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $36,552 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 concierge 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) — 69% of a median concierge’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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