General and Operations Manager Salary in New York, NY
General and Operations Managers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $157,000 a year — 48% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $110,353 take-home, or $9,196 a month.
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- Federal income tax$26,414
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,734
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,277
- New York income tax$8,223
- Take-home pay$110,353
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $5,650 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $104,702 ($8,725 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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General and Operations Manager pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $71,030 | $34.15 | $55,561 | $4,630 |
| 25th percentile | $100,040 | $48.10 | $74,346 | $6,196 |
| Median (50th) | $157,000 | $75.48 | $110,353 | $9,196 |
| 75th percentile | $226,350 | $108.82 | $155,313 | $12,943 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $364,770+ | $175.37 | $233,931 | $19,494 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $157,000 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 general and operations manager's $110,353 take-home pay has the buying power of $98,036 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
General and Operations Manager jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.83).
Best-paying cities for general and operations managers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #9 of 175 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton, NJ | $181,450 | $125,919 | $122,038 |
| 2 | Midland, TX | $132,420 | $101,775 | $106,256 |
| 3 | Huntsville, AL | $136,340 | $97,902 | $105,190 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $152,100 | $109,242 | $103,841 |
| 5 | Hartford, CT | $148,080 | $105,744 | $102,918 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $146,030 | $111,078 | $99,950 |
| 7 | San Jose, CA | $163,860 | $110,125 | $99,730 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $156,460 | $107,876 | $99,074 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $157,000 | $110,353 | $98,036 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 175 metros →
About the job: general and operations managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.0% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
General and Operations Manager salaries elsewhere in New York
- Syracuse, NY — $108,140
- Albany, NY — $111,130
- Buffalo, NY — $103,280
- Rochester, NY — $103,690
- Kiryas Joel, NY — $102,140
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general and operations manager make in New York, NY?
The median general and operations manager salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $157,000 a year, or about $75.48 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $100,040 and $226,350.
What is a general and operations manager’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $157,000 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $110,353 a year ($9,196 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $8,223 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a general and operations manager?
Pay here is 48% above the national median of $105,770. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $98,036 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #9 of 175 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a general and operations 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 general and operations manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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