How much does a Software Developer make in New York City, NY?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$105,252 / yrTotal Pay
$97,440 / yrBase Pay
$7,812 / yrAdditional Pay

$105,252

 / yr
$69K$162K
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The estimated total pay for a Software Developer is $105,252 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $97,440 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $7,812 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Developer in New York City, NY

$105,252 /yr
Software Developer
$167,375 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Software Developer in New York City, NY

Some related job titles are Entry Level Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $100,949, Java Developer Salaries with median pay of $108,669, Junior Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $97,102, Software Developer Fresher Salaries with median pay of $107,612.

Top Paying Companies

For a Software Developer in New York City, NY

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Developer in New York City, NY. Employers include D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm, Jefferies and Cantor Fitzgerald.

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D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm
$275,436/yr
2
Jefferies
$251,154/yr
9
Meta
$240,287/yr
10
Google
$239,932/yr
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For Software Developer in New York City, NY

$105,252 /yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Developer in New York City, NY

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Developer in New York City, NY are Financial Services with a median total pay of $226,278, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $206,537, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $191,098, Insurance with a median total pay of $190,861, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $190,763.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$226,278

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$206,537

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$191,098

    3% Lower than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$190,861

    3% Lower than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$190,763

    3% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer are D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm, Jefferies, and Cantor Fitzgerald.

D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment FirmD. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm$275,436/yr
JefferiesJefferies$251,154/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

How does the Software developer salary in New York City, NY compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Software developer in US is $97,763 per year based on 104,230 salary contributions, which is 5.51% less than the salary for a Software developer in New York City, NY. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Software developer gets the highest compensation are Oracle Corporation, Intuit Inc. and Macquarie Group Limited. Bigger companies typically pay 42.53% more than smaller companies for a Software developer.

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Software Developer

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$165,000

/yr

$140K | $25K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$99,999

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$120,000

/yr

$85K | $35K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

New York City, NY

 | 15+ years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
C++ Developer

New York City, NY

 | 7-9 years

$240,000

/yr

$195K | $45K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

New York City, NY

 | 7-9 years

$91,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Software Developer pay FAQ in New York City, NY

The average salary for a Software Developer is $97,440 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 134069 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Developer employees in New York City, NY.

The highest salary for a Software Developer in New York City, NY is $147,794 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Developer in New York City, NY is $64,241 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Software Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Software Developer.

Software developers are paid well above average, often receiving six-figure salaries. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

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In anonymous ratings left on Glassdoor, 71% of software developers say they're satisfied with how much they get paid. You could potentially earn an average of $7,811.94 through stock options and profit sharing if you work for a start-up as a software developer.

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During your career as a software developer, you can earn average compensation ranging from $68,772.32 to $162,090.18. In general, jobs working for software publishers tend to pay above the average salary of $97,439.79 for developers. Once you have a few years of experience, you can likely qualify for a higher-paying position as a senior software developer.

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Specialty certifications increase your software developer salary by expanding your expertise to new programming languages and skills. Consider boosting your salary with classes in project management, Scrum, Azure, Amazon Web Services, cloud services, Red Hat, Salesforce, or any of countless other areas. You can earn a master's degree in software development to improve your chances of moving into a management role in this field, which also increases the available salary. If you're interested in conducting research or teaching within the realm of software development, consider investing in a Ph.D. in software development.

To successfully negotiate a substantial salary for a software developer job, you'll need to know how much professionals in your region earn in similar roles. You should also show off your relevant skills and indicate how they can drive value for the client. Keep on top of the most profitable programming languages, since you'll have more leverage in the negotiations if you have in-demand expertise that most candidates lack. Emphasize your knowledge of various coding languages, such as Python, Java, Golang, and Ruby. In addition to direct tech skills, demonstrate your ability to manage projects successfully and maintain a high level of quality control.