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Assistant salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does an Assistant make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$22.67
21%
above national average
Average $22.67
Low $16.00
High $33.70

The average salary for a assistant is $22.67 per hour in New York, NY. 365 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Assistant in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The New York Times
 
$209,271per year
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Federal Reserve Bank of New Yo...
 
$205,383per year
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Pacer Staffing
 
$202,800per year
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PHAXIS
 
$190,000per year
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Garden OBGYN
 
$156,500per year
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D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment ...
 
$132,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Assistants near New York, NY

  1. Manhasset, NY
    $31.58 per hour
  2. Syosset, NY
    $26.53 per hour
  3. Albany, NY
    $25.97 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $22.67 per hour
  5. Bronx, NY
    $20.94 per hour

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