Convert your annual salary to hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay in Syracuse, and compare it to the local minimum wage and MIT living wage for 2026.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: MIT Living Wage Calculator, C2ER, U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Syracuse minimum wage: $16.00/hour | Living wage: $20.50/hour
Median household income in Syracuse is about $45,000. The applicable minimum wage is $16.00/hour, and the MIT living wage for a single adult is about $20.50/hour. Use the comparisons below to see where a given salary lands.
| Pay Benchmark (Syracuse) | Hourly | Annual (full-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable minimum wage | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| MIT living wage (single adult) | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| Median household income | $21.63 | $45,000 |
| Standard full-time hours | - | 2,080 hours/year |
Syracuse anchors Central New York at the crossroads of Interstates 81 and 90, with an economy led by Syracuse University, healthcare, and a major new chapter in semiconductor manufacturing as Micron develops a large chip-fabrication campus in neighboring Clay.
| Local Metric | Syracuse (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 145,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Onondaga County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 92 |
| MIT living wage, single adult | $20.50/hour |
| MIT living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $40.50/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $16.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $1,300/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $1,550/month |
| Median home price | $200,000 |
| Median household income | $45,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 8% |
| Effective property tax rate | 2.8% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, the C2ER Cost of Living Index, U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
Divide your annual salary by your total work hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks is 2,080 hours). For example, a $45,000 salary in Syracuse is about $21.63/hour at full time.
Median household income in Syracuse is around $45,000. Because the cost-of-living index is 92 (US average = 100) and average 1-bedroom rent is $1,300/month, what counts as comfortable depends heavily on housing costs.
The applicable minimum wage in Syracuse is $16.00/hour, which is about $33,280/year at full time. New York sets a regional minimum wage; outside New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, the rest-of-state rate applies, which rose to $16.00 on January 1, 2026 and is indexed to inflation after that.
The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates a single adult in Onondaga County needs about $20.50/hour, roughly $42,640/year, to cover basic costs without assistance.
At full time, $45,000/year is about $21.63/hour, $3,750/month gross, and $1,731 per biweekly paycheck before taxes.