Web Developer Salary in New York, NY
Web Developers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $104,820 a year — 13% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $77,427 take-home, or $6,452 a month.
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- Federal income tax$14,230
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,499
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,520
- New York income tax$5,144
- Take-home pay$77,427
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $3,628 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $73,799 ($6,150 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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Web Developer pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,610 | $23.37 | $39,210 | $3,268 |
| 25th percentile | $67,080 | $32.25 | $52,995 | $4,416 |
| Median (50th) | $104,820 | $50.39 | $77,427 | $6,452 |
| 75th percentile | $137,850 | $66.27 | $98,394 | $8,199 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $180,480 | $86.77 | $125,016 | $10,418 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $104,820 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 web developer's $77,427 take-home pay has the buying power of $68,785 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Web Developer jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.98).
Best-paying cities for web developers, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #4 of 4 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $130,440 | $100,422 | $90,362 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $134,350 | $94,643 | $86,921 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $96,870 | $72,328 | $69,818 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $104,820 | $77,427 | $68,785 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 4 metros →
About the job: web developers
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.8% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer make in New York, NY?
The median web developer salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $104,820 a year, or about $50.39 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $67,080 and $137,850.
What is a web developer’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $104,820 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $77,427 a year ($6,452 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,144 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a web developer?
Pay here is 13% above the national median of $92,650. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $68,785 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #4 of 4 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a web 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) — 37% of a median web developer’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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