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Software Developers average salary by city in New York
- New York$165,870
- Kiryas Joel$148,910
- Ithaca$136,090
- Glens Falls$133,870
- Syracuse$130,980
- Binghamton$129,210
- Albany$129,180
- Buffalo$128,580
- Kingston$128,560
- Utica$124,370
- Rochester$123,620
- Watertown$117,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $165,870 | $166,830 | $130,650 | $115,734 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $148,910 | $145,830 | $112,210 | $105,160 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $136,090 | $122,730 | $95,160 | $97,166 | 103 |
| Glens Falls | $133,870 | $132,040 | $94,100 | $95,782 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $130,980 | $129,100 | $102,280 | $93,980 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $129,210 | $128,460 | $102,690 | $92,877 | 93 |
| Albany | $129,180 | $127,910 | $96,890 | $92,858 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $128,580 | $127,850 | $99,270 | $92,484 | 96 |
| Kingston | $128,560 | $124,300 | $100,030 | $92,471 | 101 |
| Utica | $124,370 | $113,390 | $96,720 | $89,859 | 93 |
| Rochester | $123,620 | $122,770 | $99,640 | $89,391 | 97 |
| Watertown | $117,190 | $119,350 | $95,580 | $85,290 | 88 |
*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.
Software Developers salary in other states
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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 15-1252.
- 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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