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New York executor fee calculator
New York executor commissions are set by law: 5% of the first $100,000 received and paid out, 4% of the next $200,000, 3% of the next $700,000, 2.5% of the next $4 million and 2% of everything above $5 million (N.Y. SCPA § 2307).
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Source: N.Y. SCPA § 2307. This doesn't include extra pay for extraordinary work, or anything a will or written agreement sets instead.
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
New York executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $100,000 | 5% |
| $100,000 to $300,000 | 4% |
| $300,000 to $1,000,000 | 3% |
| $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 2.5% |
| Above $5,000,000 | 2% |
Source: N.Y. SCPA § 2307.
What the fee is based on
All money received and paid out. Other property received, distributed or delivered counts at its value, except a gift of a particular item, called a specific legacy or devise (SCPA 2307(1)–(2)). Half the rate is for receiving and half for paying out, so this figure assumes everything received is also paid out.
Worked example
- Value received and paid out by the executor: $500,000
| 5% of the first $100,000 | $5,000 |
| 4% of $100,000–$300,000 | $8,000 |
| 3% of $300,000–$1,000,000 | $6,000 |
| Total | $19,000 |
What can change the amount
- The will or an agreement can set different rates when the executor is a company, such as a bank (SCPA 2307(1)(f)).
- Different rules apply when there's more than one executor or when the executor is an attorney (SCPA 2307, 2307-a).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in New York?
New York executor commissions are set by law: 5% of the first $100,000 received and paid out, 4% of the next $200,000, 3% of the next $700,000, 2.5% of the next $4 million and 2% of everything above $5 million (N.Y. SCPA § 2307).
What is the executor fee on $500,000 in New York?
The New York formula gives $19,000 for the usual executor duties (set by law). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in New York?
All money received and paid out. Other property received, distributed or delivered counts at its value, except a gift of a particular item, called a specific legacy or devise (SCPA 2307(1)–(2)). Half the rate is for receiving and half for paying out, so this figure assumes everything received is also paid out.
Can a New York executor get more or less than the formula?
The will or an agreement can set different rates when the executor is a company, such as a bank (SCPA 2307(1)(f)).
What else changes executor pay in New York?
Different rules apply when there's more than one executor or when the executor is an attorney (SCPA 2307, 2307-a).
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Sources
- N.Y. SCPA § 2307 — New York State Legislature
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.