How much does a software developer make in New York?
$166,200a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in New York. That is $79.89 an hour or $13,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.89
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 113,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,430Median: $166,200Highest 10%: $224,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,430 | $46.84 | |
| 25th | $127,200 | $61.13 | |
| Median | $166,200 | $79.89 | |
| 75th | $205,500 | $98.82 | |
| 90th | $224,600 | $107.98 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $166,800 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $145,800 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $132,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $129,100 |
| Binghamton, NY | $128,500 |
| Albany, NY | $127,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $127,900 |
| Kingston, NY | $124,300 |
| Rochester, NY | $122,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $122,700 |
| Watertown, NY | $119,400 |
| Utica, NY | $113,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 1. California | $174,400 |
| 2. Washington | $166,500 |
| 3. New York | $166,200 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $165,200 |
| 5. Oregon | $142,700 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $139,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $79.89 ($166,200 a year).
Do software developers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $166,200 against $136,000 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New York rank for software developer pay?
New York ranks 3 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays software developers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $166,800 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.