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Software Engineer salary in New York
Average Base Salary in New York
$127,942
$14,178
Additional Cash Compensation
$142,120
Total Compensation
Median: $128K
Min: $65K
Max: $240K
How Much Does a Software Engineer Make in New York?
The average salary for a Software Engineer in New York is $127,942. The average additional cash compensation for a Software Engineer in New York is $14,178. The average total compensation for a Software Engineer in New York is $142,120. Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Software Engineer employees in New York.
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Software Engineer jobs in New York
Software Engineer Salary ranges
The most common Software Engineer salary in New York is between $120k - $130k.
Average Software Engineer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Software Engineer make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $130,560 on average.
Software Engineer Salary by gender
The average Software Engineer salary for women is $122,408 and the average Software Engineer salary for men is $128,144.
Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $147,073. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $107,605.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in New York
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| QA Analyst | $79,210 | Min: $55K Max: $138K |
| Junior Software Engineer | $89,297 | Min: $42K Max: $135K |
| QA Engineer | $99,036 | Min: $60K Max: $152K |
| Software Test Engineer | $100,692 | Min: $65K Max: $150K |
| Automation Engineer | $102,033 | Min: $70K Max: $146K |
| Salesforce Developer | $111,080 | Min: $76K Max: $180K |
| Systems Engineer | $111,143 | Min: $85K Max: $180K |
| Front End Developer | $116,871 | Min: $70K Max: $175K |
| Hardware Engineer | $121,000 | Min: $100K Max: $142K |
| Data Engineer | $123,564 | Min: $75K Max: $200K |
| Android Developer | $124,550 | Min: $50K Max: $200K |
| Sales Engineer | $125,789 | Min: $46K Max: $185K |
| Software Engineer | $128,150 | Min: $65K Max: $240K |
| QA Manager | $133,500 | Min: $84K Max: $225K |
| iOS Developer | $135,216 | Min: $83K Max: $250K |
| Game Developer | $136,000 | Min: $136K Max: $136K |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $137,600 | Min: $105K Max: $174K |
| DevOps Engineer | $138,846 | Min: $56K Max: $200K |
| Security Engineer | $138,925 | Min: $70K Max: $252K |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $143,125 | Min: $100K Max: $210K |
| Database Administrator | $145,667 | Min: $140K Max: $150K |
| Data Architect | $148,767 | Min: $85K Max: $260K |
| Senior Software Engineer | $157,847 | Min: $110K Max: $225K |
| Principal Software Engineer | $164,747 | Min: $106K Max: $240K |
| Lead Software Engineer | $168,984 | Min: $130K Max: $225K |
| Data Engineering Manager | $175,000 | Min: $115K Max: $216K |
| Engineering Manager | $183,059 | Min: $95K Max: $265K |
| Director of Software Engineering | $207,231 | Min: $140K Max: $420K |
| Vice President of Engineering | $232,000 | Min: $160K Max: $450K |
| CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $249,580 | Min: $120K Max: $426K |
Skills that affect Software Engineer salaries in New York
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Javascript
17% have this skill
2
SQL
13% have this skill
3
Python
12% have this skill
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Front-end
12% have this skill
5
Java
11% have this skill
6
Node.js
9% have this skill
Recent Software Engineer salaries in New York
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $130,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York
$130,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $130,000 with +$39,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
New York
$92,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $92,000
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
New York
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $105,000 with +$5 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
New York
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
1-10 Employees
New York
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $140,000
5-7 Years of Experience
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1,000+ Employees
New York
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
New York
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $120,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $120,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. With $13 billion in investment, NYC is second only to Silicon Valley as the world's highest performing tech ecosystem, according to Startup Genome's "Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2018." Talented software engineers and developers are in high demand.
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What does a software engineer do in NYC?
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NYC is a major hub for digital media, fintech, robotics, retail, health tech and cybersecurity. Full-stack software engineers are in particular demand.
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How do I become a software engineer in NYC?
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You don't need a computer science degree to become a software engineer. Companies like the NYC-based Codeacademy, for example, provides immersive interactive courses in all the major programming languages. While any software engineer needs a strong foundation in coding, critical thinking and problem solving skills are the true keys to success.
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Which languages should a software engineer in NYC know?
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According to Stack Overflow, the top five most popular programming languages in NYC are Python, Java, Nod.JS and Ruby. Check out the Built In NYC job board to find companies hiring developers with these skills