DOL Median (New York City, NY)
$160,000
vs National
+24.9%
National: $128,063BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$127,898
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$160,000
+24.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Software Developers in New York City, NY earns $160,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.9% above the national average of $128,063. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $127,898 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York City, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $160,000 | 32 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | $150,000 | 64 |
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How much does a Software Developers make in New York City, NY?
The median Software Developers salary in New York City, NY is $160,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is New York City, NY a good place to work as a Software Developers?
A Software Developers in New York City, NY earns 24.9% more than the national median of $128,063, or $127,898 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.