Software Developer Salary in New York
Based on 104K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$161,260
$77.529/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
+32.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$86K – $223K
104K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,520 |
| 25th percentile | $119,530 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $161,260 |
| 75th percentile | $194,790 |
| 90th percentile | $223,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,090 |
| 2023 | $145,470 |
| 2024 | $161,260 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,090 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $145,470 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $161,260 | $121,352 |