SOC 15-1252 · New York-Newark, NY-NJ · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Software Developers in New York-Newark is $189,259 per year ($90.99/hr). This is 35% higher than the national median of $140,192. The middle 50% earn between $142,141 and $244,605 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $305,707.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $47.16 | $98,083 | +35.0% |
| P25 | $68.34 | $142,141 | +35.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $90.99 | $189,259 | +35.0% |
| P75 | $117.60 | $244,605 | +35.0% |
| P90 | $146.97 | $305,707 | +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 Software Developers in New York-Newark is approximately $189,259, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 35% higher than the national median of $140,192.
Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) in New York-Newark earn approximately $98,083 per year. The 25th percentile is $142,141. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $305,707.
New York-Newark pays 35% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $140,192 vs $189,259 in New York-Newark. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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