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# Jobs in Manhattan, NY — Open Roles & Pay Trends

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**Open jobs:** 830

**Hiring momentum:** +9.1% — 144 new postings in the last 28 days vs 132 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,288
- Median salary: $73K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $46K – $120K
- Remote share: 6.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,288 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Manhattan, NY: Retail (9% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Security Services.
- New postings for Manhattan, NY rose 9% in the last 28 days (144 vs 132 in the 28 days before).
- Pay in Manhattan, NY runs 4% above the United States median ($73K vs $70K).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Manhattan, NY

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 119 | $36K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 116 | $86K |
| Security Services | 89 | $49K |
| Individual & Family Services | 86 | $69K |
| Staffing & Recruiting | 55 | $104K |
| Restaurants | 46 | — |
| Computer Games | 43 | — |
| Real Estate | 35 | — |
| Retail Apparel & Fashion | 34 | — |
| Hospitality | 33 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Manhattan, NY

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Security Officer | 42 | $40K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 42 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 26 employers filed 33 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Manhattan, NY

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Health System | 3 | — |
| SCG America Group Inc. | 2 | — |
| Morgan Stanley | 2 | — |
| Helaina | 2 | — |
| Lazer Technologies | 2 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Manhattan, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/manhattan-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire most in Manhattan, NY?

Finance, media, law, healthcare, technology, and corporate services dominate Manhattan hiring. The borough has the strongest concentration of office, institutional, and headquarters jobs in New York City.
### What salary range is common in Manhattan, NY?

Manhattan salaries can run high in finance, law, healthcare, engineering, and senior corporate roles, while hospitality, retail, and entry-level support jobs vary more widely. The salary section on this page helps you compare those differences using current listings.
### Which areas in Manhattan have the most jobs?

Hiring clusters around Midtown, Lower Manhattan, major hospital corridors, university districts, and dense retail zones. Your best target area often depends on whether you want office, clinical, hospitality, or institutional work.
### Are remote jobs available in Manhattan, NY?

Remote and hybrid work is common in finance, media, technology, marketing, and other office-based functions, though many legal, healthcare, hospitality, and retail roles remain on-site. Use the work-type filters to narrow the listings quickly.
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