Software Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 11K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$116,990
$56.245/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
+9.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $203K
11K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,740 |
| 25th percentile | $83,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $116,990 |
| 75th percentile | $162,510 |
| 90th percentile | $203,040 |
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineer in New York
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New York — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 12 | $117,832 |
| 2 | DB USA Core Corporation | 11 | $140,000 |
| 3 | Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. | 8 | $167,500 |
| 4 | FBG Enterprises Opco, LLC | 6 | $182,769 |
| 5 | Capgemini America Inc | 6 | $135,107 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 |
| 2023 | $102,910 |
| 2024 | $105,210 |
| 2025 | $116,990 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,300 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $102,910 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $105,210 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $116,990 | $106,671 |