Roof Replacement Cost in New York (2026 Calculator)
New York roofers earned a median of $31.74 an hour in May 2025, about 19.1% above the national median of $26.65. The mean in New York was $33.34 an hour across 4,570 employed roofers.
Combined average sales tax in New York is 8.54% as of 2026-07-01. The state rate is 4% and the average local rate is 4.54% (maximum local 4.88%).
Calculator for New York
Estimated range in New York
$12,788.22 – $23,504.80
Typical estimate $18,558.07 Estimate (non-official)
| Install | $9,926.58–$14,889.86 (typical $12,805.28) |
|---|---|
| Tear-off | $2,481.64–$7,444.93 (typical $4,963.29) |
| Decking | $0.00–$0.00 (typical $0.00) |
| Disposal | $280.00–$670.00 (typical $489.50) |
| Permit | $100.00–$500.00 (typical $300.00) |
Sources
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- This Old House - New roof cost (data from Homewyse) (2026-10-07)
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Angi - How much does it cost to shingle a roof (2026-10-01)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- Angi - Roll-off dumpster cost (2026-07-09)
- HomeGuide - Dumpster rental prices (2023-04-05)
- Fixr - Dumpster rental cost (2025-01-31)
- derived from decking_installed_per_sqft
- HomeGuide - Roof replacement cost (2025-11-07)
- Fixr - Roof replacement cost (2026-02-04)
- Angi - How much does a new roof cost (2026-03-05)
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New York cost factors
Labor
New York roofer median pay is $31.74 an hour and mean pay is $33.34 an hour, with 4,570 roofers employed. Median annual pay is $66,020.00 and mean annual pay is $69,350.00. The wage index is 1.191, which is about 19.1% above the national median (U.S. median $26.65).
Sales tax
New York sits in a state where the rate is 4% plus average local tax of 4.54%, for a combined average of 8.54% (maximum local 4.88%) as of 2026-07-01.
Source: Tax Foundation, 2026-07-01
Storm exposure
NOAA Storm Events counted 387 hail reports in New York from 2021 through 2025 (306 at 1 inch or larger, 11 at 2 inches or larger, largest 3 inches). New York is 31st of 51 for hail reports. Wind reports were 5,152 (4th of 51), tornado reports 69, tropical reports 8, and winter-storm or heavy-snow reports 1,122. These are reports, not unique storms.
Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2021–2025
Building code
2024 IRC (ICC chart) (per ICC adoption chart, 2026-04; confirm locally).
Source: ICC adoption chart, 2026-04
Housing activity
Census building permits authorized 11,499 single-family homes in New York in 2025. The average permit valuation was $419,545.
Wind and snow design values
Wind speed and ground snow load are site-specific. Look up the address in the ASCE Hazard Tool. This page does not print a design number for New York.
How New York compares
| Measure | New York | Northeast mean | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofer median hourly wage | $31.74 | $30.12 | $26.65 |
| Combined average sales tax | 8.54% | 5.89% |
The region column is the mean of state roofer medians, and of combined tax rates, inside the Northeast Census region. The national wage file has no combined sales-tax rate.
Installed price by material in New York
National guide prices, adjusted only by the labor share and the New York roofer wage index (local labor factor 1.11). Estimate (non-official)
| Material | Per square, low–typical–high | Per sq ft, typical |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $332.95–$554.91 (typical $443.93) Estimate (non-official) | $3.33–$5.55 (typical $4.44) |
| Architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles | $443.93–$665.90 (typical $572.67) Estimate (non-official) | $4.44–$6.66 (typical $5.73) |
| Premium / luxury (designer) asphalt shingles | $554.91–$776.88 (typical $665.90) Estimate (non-official) | $5.55–$7.77 (typical $6.66) |
| Standing-seam metal | $998.84–$3,329.48 (typical $2,053.18) Estimate (non-official) | $9.99–$33.29 (typical $20.53) |
| Corrugated / exposed-fastener metal panels | $443.93–$1,664.74 (typical $1,026.59) Estimate (non-official) | $4.44–$16.65 (typical $10.27) |
| Concrete tile | $776.88–$2,108.67 (typical $1,442.77) Estimate (non-official) | $7.77–$21.09 (typical $14.43) |
| Clay tile | $887.86–$2,441.62 (typical $1,664.74) Estimate (non-official) | $8.88–$24.42 (typical $16.65) |
| Natural slate | $1,109.83–$3,329.48 (typical $2,497.11) Estimate (non-official) | $11.10–$33.29 (typical $24.97) |
| Synthetic / composite slate | $998.84–$1,664.74 (typical $1,331.79) Estimate (non-official) | $9.99–$16.65 (typical $13.32) |
| Wood (cedar) shakes | $665.90–$1,664.74 (typical $1,165.32) Estimate (non-official) | $6.66–$16.65 (typical $11.65) |
| Flat/low-slope: TPO membrane | $443.93–$1,387.28 (typical $998.84) Estimate (non-official) | $4.44–$13.87 (typical $9.99) |
| Flat/low-slope: EPDM rubber membrane | $499.42–$1,442.77 (typical $971.10) Estimate (non-official) | $4.99–$14.43 (typical $9.71) |
| Flat/low-slope: modified bitumen | $443.93–$887.86 (typical $665.90) Estimate (non-official) | $4.44–$8.88 (typical $6.66) |
Questions
How much does a roof replacement cost in New York?
For a 2,000 sq ft footprint at a 6/12 pitch, architectural asphalt shingles, 10% waste, one tear-off layer, and no decking replacement, with sales tax left off, the New York range is $12,788.22 to $23,504.80 (typical $18,558.07, about $8.30 per sq ft of roof). That is an Estimate (non-official), moved with the local labor factor from a roofer wage index of 1.191.
Do I pay sales tax on a new roof in New York?
The New York state rate is 4% and the average local rate is 4.54%, for a combined average of 8.54% (maximum local 4.88%) as of 2026-07-01, per the Tax Foundation. The calculator adds sales tax only when you turn that option on, because many guide prices already include the contractor’s materials.
How common is hail damage in New York?
NOAA logged 387 hail reports in New York from 2021 through 2025 (306 at 1 inch or larger, 11 at 2 inches or larger, largest 3 inches). New York is 31st of 51 for hail reports. Counts are reports, not unique storms.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in New York?
Many cities in New York require a permit for a roof replacement. The fee field starts from a national estimate range and should be checked locally.
What do roofers earn in New York?
BLS OEWS for May 2025 puts the New York roofer median at $31.74 an hour and the mean at $33.34 an hour, with 4,570 roofers employed. That median is about 19.1% above the national median of $26.65. These are worker wages, not contractor bill rates.
Sources on this page
- BLS OEWS (May 2025)
- Tax Foundation (2026-07-01)
- NOAA Storm Events (2021–2025)
- Census BPS (2025)
- ICC adoption chart (2026-04)
Last updated 2026-10-24.