DOL Median (New York)
$96,000
vs National
+15.6%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,739
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,000
+15.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in New York earns $96,000 in nominal terms, which is 15.6% above the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,739 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| International Peace Institute | $189,564 | 1 |
| HOLDINGHAM GROUP (NORTH AMERICA) LIMITED | $185,000 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY | $180,000 | 1 |
| CHILDFUND ALLIANCE | $150,000 | 1 |
| THE GREEN LIGHT PROJECT, INC. | $149,344 | 2 |
| COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS INC. | $147,900 | 1 |
| PURPOSE CAMPAIGNS LLC | $130,000 | 3 |
| KK METAMEDIA LLC | $125,000 | 4 |
| Access Now | $124,800 | 7 |
| SYMBION POWER SERVICES US INC | $120,000 | 1 |
| Parliamentarians for Global Action | $120,000 | 1 |
| SGH MACRO ADVISORS LLC | $110,000 | 3 |
| New York University | $106,498 | 2 |
| DEMOS: A NETWORK FOR IDEAS AND ACTION LTD. | $102,500 | 1 |
| BCRE SERVICES LLC | $102,482 | 1 |
| THE PUBLIC AGENDA FOUNDATION, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Saavn, LLC | $90,137 | 2 |
| Benenson Strategy Group, LLC | $90,000 | 1 |
| INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY AND COOPERATION | $90,000 | 4 |
| BluePrint Research Group LLC | $90,000 | 1 |
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WASHINGTON DC, WA · $222,000Albany, NY · $180,000Cambridge, MA · $150,000San Bruno, CA · $134,000GILLETTE, NJ · $130,000Top-Paying Roles in New York
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How much does a Political Scientists make in New York?
The median Political Scientists salary in New York is $96,000 based on 50 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in New York earns 15.6% more than the national median of $83,013, or $76,739 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.