22.2% higher than the US national median ($135,990)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Software Developers in New York is $166,171 per year ($79.89/hr). This is 22.2% higher than the national median of $135,990.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Wage Percentiles: New York
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$46.84
$97,427
+18.2%
P25
$61.13
$127,150
+20.9%
P50MEDIAN
$79.89
$166,171
+22.2%
P75
$98.82
$205,546
+19.5%
P90Top earners
$107.97
$224,578
+4.6%
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+15.8%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
115K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
1.7M
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
23% from new growth77% from people leaving the role
Mixed: openings come from both new growth and people exiting the role.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
NAICS 541500
515K
$132,050
Software Publishers
NAICS 513200
173K
$164,550
Wage range across top 5 industries: $132,050 to $164,550 (25% spread)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median software developers salary in New York?
The median (P50) annual salary for Software Developers in New York is approximately $166,171, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 22.2% higher than the national median of $135,990. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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