Software Developers Salary in New York
Median annual wage in New York: $166,180 +22.2% vs national
New York vs United States
| New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $166,180 | $135,980 |
| Median hourly | $79.89 | $65.38 |
| Employment | 113,510 | 1,687,890 |
| Location quotient | 1.08 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $163,820 sits 1.4% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average software developers salary in New York?
The median annual wage in New York is $166,180 ($79.89 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does New York compare to the national average for software developers?
The New York median of $166,180 is 22.2% higher than the U.S. median of $135,980.
How many software developers work in New York?
Approximately 113,510 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.