Software Engineer Salary in New York-Newark-Jersey City NY-NJ-PA (2026)

NYC leads national growth due to RTO mandates.

Median Salary: $160,109

Range: $120K – $215K

CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +10% · Source: Motion; Built In

Avg Total Comp

$195,000

Experience Level

Mid-level average $160k

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