Computer Programmers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for computer programmers is $49.99 an hour ($103,980 a year). About 7,020 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). New York ranks 13th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.72 | $65,970 |
| 25% of workers | $39.44 | $82,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.99 | $103,980 |
| 75% of workers | $64.90 | $134,990 |
| 90% of workers | $82.70 | $172,020 |
Computer Programmers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $126,750 | 6,670 |
| Syracuse | $99,920 | 210 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $94,260 | 430 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $92,600 | 110 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $84,140 | 1,430 |
| Rochester | $83,420 | 290 |
| Binghamton | $80,510 | 130 |
| Utica-Rome | $78,770 | 80 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $166,180 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $72,560 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,610 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $105,810 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $120,990 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,990 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $121,240 |
| Information Security Analysts | $134,660 |
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