Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $166,180 | $142,991 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $79.89 | $68.75 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $154,013.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $178,565 | $128,250 | $236,250 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in New York is $166,180, or about $79.89 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. New York is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in New York typically earn from $128,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 113,510 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $166,180, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.