Software Developer Salary in New York, NY
Software Developers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $166,830 a year — 23% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $116,492 take-home, or $9,708 a month.
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- Federal income tax$28,773
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,343
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,419
- New York income tax$8,803
- Take-home pay$116,492
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $6,031 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $110,460 ($9,205 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Software Developer pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $101,690 | $48.89 | $75,409 | $6,284 |
| 25th percentile | $130,650 | $62.81 | $93,897 | $7,825 |
| Median (50th) | $166,830 | $80.21 | $116,492 | $9,708 |
| 75th percentile | $205,970 | $99.02 | $142,212 | $11,851 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $224,590 | $107.98 | $154,278 | $12,857 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $166,830 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median software developer's $116,492 take-home pay has the buying power of $103,490 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Software Developer jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.17).
Best-paying cities for software developers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #10 of 72 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $213,110 | $140,222 | $126,987 |
| 2 | Manchester, NH | $162,090 | $122,055 | $115,520 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $167,280 | $125,602 | $113,019 |
| 4 | Boulder, CO | $164,560 | $117,211 | $111,415 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $166,090 | $116,704 | $107,794 |
| 6 | Bridgeport, CT | $162,650 | $114,828 | $107,453 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $186,640 | $123,413 | $106,747 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $134,120 | $102,937 | $104,967 |
| 10 | New York, NY | $166,830 | $116,492 | $103,490 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 72 metros →
About the job: software developers
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.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +10.2% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Software Developer salaries elsewhere in New York
- Buffalo, NY — $127,850
- Albany, NY — $127,910
- Rochester, NY — $122,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in New York, NY?
The median software developer salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $166,830 a year, or about $80.21 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $130,650 and $205,970.
What is a software developer’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $166,830 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $116,492 a year ($9,708 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $8,803 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a software developer?
Pay here is 23% above the national median of $135,980. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $103,490 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #10 of 72 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a software developer afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 24% of a median software developer’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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