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Computer Programmers average salary by city in New York
- New York$128,880
- Syracuse$98,960
- Buffalo$98,170
- Kiryas Joel$95,490
- Rochester$90,250
- Albany$88,020
- Binghamton$86,440
- Utica$82,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $128,880 | $126,750 | $94,990 | $92,671 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $98,960 | $99,920 | $79,790 | $73,559 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $98,170 | $94,260 | $83,970 | $73,051 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $95,490 | $92,600 | $60,520 | $71,326 | 109 |
| Rochester | $90,250 | $83,420 | $69,650 | $67,954 | 97 |
| Albany | $88,020 | $84,140 | $67,220 | $66,516 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $86,440 | $80,510 | $79,030 | $65,491 | 93 |
| Utica | $82,900 | $78,770 | $59,230 | $63,196 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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