Software Developers Salary in New York
Software Developers in New York earn a median of $166,180 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $166,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 113,510
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,430; the top 10% earn over $224,590. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$121,240 median in New York
- Computer Systems Analysts$109,610 median in New York
- Web Developers$98,580 median in New York
- Data Warehousing Specialists$141,350 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$105,900 median in New York
- Database Architects$141,350 median in New York
Software Developers pay in New York
How much do software developers make in New York?
The median is $166,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,430 and the top 10% earn over $224,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 50 (+22% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.