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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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