SOC 15-1251 · New York-Newark, NY-NJ · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Computer Programmers in New York-Newark is $133,212 per year ($64.04/hr). This is 35% higher than the national median of $98,675. The middle 50% earn between $97,016 and $174,096 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $218,827.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $33.87 | $70,453 | +35.0% |
| P25 | $46.64 | $97,016 | +35.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $64.04 | $133,212 | +35.0% |
| P75 | $83.70 | $174,096 | +35.0% |
| P90 | $105.21 | $218,827 | +35.0% |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The median (P50) annual salary for Computer Programmers in New York-Newark is approximately $133,212, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 35% higher than the national median of $98,675.
Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) in New York-Newark earn approximately $70,453 per year. The 25th percentile is $97,016. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $218,827.
New York-Newark pays 35% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $98,675 vs $133,212 in New York-Newark. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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