How much does a computer programmer make in New York?
$104,000a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in New York. That is $49.99 an hour or $8,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.99
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 7,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,970Median: $104,000Highest 10%: $172,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,970 | $31.72 | |
| 25th | $82,040 | $39.44 | |
| Median | $104,000 | $49.99 | |
| 75th | $135,000 | $64.90 | |
| 90th | $172,000 | $82.70 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $126,800 |
| Syracuse, NY | $99,920 |
| Buffalo, NY | $94,260 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $92,600 |
| Albany, NY | $84,140 |
| Rochester, NY | $83,420 |
| Binghamton, NY | $80,510 |
| Utica, NY | $78,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 10. New Jersey | $104,900 |
| 11. Utah | $104,900 |
| 12. Colorado | $104,600 |
| 13. New York | $104,000 |
| 14. Maine | $101,800 |
| 15. Oklahoma | $99,780 |
| 16. South Carolina | $99,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $49.99 ($104,000 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $104,000 against $100,400 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for computer programmer pay?
New York ranks 13 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays computer programmers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $126,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.