Crossing Guard and Flagger Salary in New York, NY
Crossing Guards and Flaggers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $43,440 a year — 14% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $35,335 take-home, or $2,945 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,033
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,693
- Medicare (1.45%)$630
- New York income tax$1,749
- Take-home pay$35,335
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,257 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $34,078 ($2,840 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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Crossing Guard and Flagger pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,580 | $17.59 | $30,194 | $2,516 |
| 25th percentile | $38,100 | $18.32 | $31,333 | $2,611 |
| Median (50th) | $43,440 | $20.88 | $35,335 | $2,945 |
| 75th percentile | $54,000 | $25.96 | $43,250 | $3,604 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,690 | $28.22 | $46,765 | $3,897 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $43,440 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 crossing guard and flagger's $35,335 take-home pay has the buying power of $31,392 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 2.4× the national concentration of crossing guard and flagger jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for crossing guards and flaggers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #2 of 3 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $55,700 | $44,819 | $39,465 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $43,440 | $35,335 | $31,392 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $37,350 | $31,044 | $30,271 |
*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: crossing guards and flaggers
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.5% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crossing guard and flagger make in New York, NY?
The median crossing guard and flagger salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $43,440 a year, or about $20.88 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $38,100 and $54,000.
What is a crossing guard and flagger’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $43,440 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $35,335 a year ($2,945 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,749 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a crossing guard and flagger?
Pay here is 14% above the national median of $38,100. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $31,392 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #2 of 3 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a crossing guard and flagger 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) — 81% of a median crossing guard and flagger’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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