Software Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 10K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$105,210
$50.582/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+3.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$53K – $185K
10K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,510 |
| 25th percentile | $73,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,210 |
| 75th percentile | $150,780 |
| 90th percentile | $185,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 |
| 2023 | $102,910 |
| 2024 | $105,210 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $102,910 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $105,210 | $101,746 |