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Software engineer salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$169,177
26%
above national average
Average $169,177
Low $101,815
High $281,107

The average salary for a software engineer is $169,177 per year in New York, NY and $5,000 cash bonus per year.1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in New York, NY

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Lead Software Engineer
Genworth3.7out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$180,000 - $205,000 a year
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Xebia IT Architects India Pvt....
 
$420,000per year
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Entegee
 
$350,000per year
MERCOR
 
$315,000per year
Selby Jennings
 
$272,750per year
Genpact
 
$255,000per year
PHAXIS
 
$249,600per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $169,177 per year
  2. Owego, NY
    $140,485 per year
  3. Albany, NY
    $140,084 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $130,919 per year
  5. Syracuse, NY
    $124,062 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $109,180 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $214,340 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $36.53 per hour