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Senior software engineer salary in Manhattan, NY, 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Manhattan, NY?

Average base salary

$176,581
12%
above national average
Average $176,581
Low $133,588
High $233,411

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $176,581 per year in Manhattan, NY and $8,000 cash bonus per year.11 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 21, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Manhattan, NY

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Senior Software Engineer II
Compass Group3.1out of 5 stars.
Manhattan, NY
$176,000 - $196,100 a year
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Manhattan, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Korn Ferry
 
$205,000per year
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Michael Page
 
$182,143per year
Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$169,520per year
BeneLynk
 
$162,500per year
Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$161,200per year
The Panther Group
 
$158,125per year

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Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Manhattan, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $181,996 per year
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $178,948 per year
  3. Manhattan, NY
    $176,581 per year
  4. Ithaca, NY
    $167,088 per year
  5. North Hills, NY
    $159,252 per year

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