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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Data Analyst Salary After Tax in Albany

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท NY ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 1.03

Data Analyst Salary Range

25th Percentile

$62,000

Take-home:

$48,910

$4,076/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$82,000

Take-home:

$61,958

$5,163/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$108,000

Take-home:

$78,650

$6,554/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $82,000

Gross Salary$82,000
Federal Tax(11.8%)โ€“$9,654
NY State Taxโ€“$4,115
Social Securityโ€“$5,084
Medicareโ€“$1,189
Annual Take-Home$61,958
$5,163Monthly
$2,383Bi-Weekly
24.44%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Albany

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)25.2% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,300/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,620/mo

COL Index

1.03

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,290/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $5,163 ($61,956/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$2,582

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,549

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,033

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$30,978

Wants / year

$18,587

Savings / year

$12,391

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Data Analyst salary in Albany?

The median Data Analyst salary in Albany (NY) is $82,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $62,000 and the 75th percentile is $108,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Data Analyst in Albany?

At the median salary of $82,000, a Data Analyst in NY takes home approximately $61,958 per year ($5,163/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 24.44%.

Can a Data Analyst afford rent in Albany?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Albany is $1,300/month. On the median Data Analyst salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 25.2%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,290/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Data Analyst salaries in Albany?

Albany has a cost-of-living index of 1.03 (1.00 = national average). Albany is 3% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Data Analyst salary.