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Junior software engineer salary in New York, NY, 2026

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

Average base salary

$107,241
25%
above national average
Average $107,241
Low $71,381
High $161,115

The average salary for a junior software engineer is $107,241 per year in New York, NY. 25 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 21, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Junior Software Engineer in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Genesis10
 
$112,029per year
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L3Harris
 
$100,500per year
Kantar
 
$98,300per year
Insight Global
 
$87,500per year
CharterUp
 
$85,000per year
US Mobile
 
$85,000per year

Highest paying cities for Junior Software Engineers near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $107,241 per year
  2. Rochester, NY
    $100,053 per year
  3. Hicksville, NY
    $74,849 per year
  4. Buffalo, NY
    $73,097 per year
  5. Fishers Island, NY
    $72,774 per year

Where can a Junior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Junior Software Engineer get paid in New York, NY?

Entry Level Software Engineer

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Average $109,180 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $214,340 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $36.53 per hour