How much money does the MTA make a year?

The largest share of MTA revenue — $7.222 billion — comes from dedicated taxes and subsidies the Authority receives from the cities and states that we serve. Another $6.870 billion comes from fares and tolls. Federal COVID-related aid, which the MTA received in 2020 and 2021, adds up to $2.877 billion.



In 2026, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York operates with a massive budget where total revenues reach approximately $19.9 billion. However, the "money it makes" from fares and tolls—known as operating revenue—only accounts for a portion of this total. According to the 2025/2026 financial plans, Farebox Revenue (subways and buses) generates roughly $5.2 billion, while Toll Revenue (bridges and tunnels) contributes about $2.7 billion. The remaining majority of the MTA's funding comes from dedicated taxes and state subsidies, which provide over $8.6 billion annually. Despite these high numbers, the MTA often operates at a technical deficit due to its immense labor costs (over $12 billion) and debt service on its massive capital projects. Starting in 2026, the authority also anticipates collecting roughly $500 million annually from new casino tax revenues to help stabilize its long-term financial future.

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The report also found that the MTA lost $690 million to fare evasion in 2022. Joana Flores, an MTA spokesperson, said the AI system doesn't flag fare evaders to New York police, but she declined to comment on whether that policy could change.

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Half of our revenue comes from our riders in the form of farebox revenue and tolls. Various dedicated fees and taxes from both the state and local governments help fund the rest of our operations.

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NYC MTA Lost $690 Million in 2022 Due to Fare And Toll Evasion - Bloomberg.

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The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system in the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. It is owned by the government of New York City and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, an affiliate agency of the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

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MTA is a corporate entity separate and apart from the State of New York (the State), without any power of taxation frequently called a public authority. MTA has the responsibility for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for The City of New York (the City) and Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, ...

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Overall, the MTA's $19.2 billion Adopted Budget for Calendar Year 2023 is divided between Labor costs of $11.5 billion, Non-Labor costs of $4.6 billion, debt service payments of $3.1 billion, and Below- the-line Adjustments of $100 million.

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