Passenger Attendant Salary in New York, NY
Passenger Attendants in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $41,590 a year — 10% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $33,949 take-home, or $2,829 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,811
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,579
- Medicare (1.45%)$603
- New York income tax$1,649
- Take-home pay$33,949
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,186 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $32,762 ($2,730 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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Passenger Attendant pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,610 | $19.04 | $32,465 | $2,705 |
| 25th percentile | $40,240 | $19.35 | $32,937 | $2,745 |
| Median (50th) | $41,590 | $20.00 | $33,949 | $2,829 |
| 75th percentile | $41,710 | $20.05 | $34,039 | $2,837 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $42,200 | $20.29 | $34,406 | $2,867 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $41,590 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 passenger attendant's $33,949 take-home pay has the buying power of $30,160 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 2.1× the national concentration of passenger attendant jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for passenger attendants, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $41,590 | $33,949 | $30,160 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 1 metros →
About the job: passenger attendants
Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.0% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a passenger attendant make in New York, NY?
The median passenger attendant salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $41,590 a year, or about $20.00 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $40,240 and $41,710.
What is a passenger attendant’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $41,590 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $33,949 a year ($2,829 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,649 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a passenger attendant?
Pay here is 10% above the national median of $37,720. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $30,160 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #1 of 1 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a passenger attendant 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) — 84% of a median passenger attendant’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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