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Web Developer Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$98,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.39/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
3,990
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,345 #17 of 44

Web Developer pay in New York, explained

Web developers in New York earn a median of $98,580 per year ($47.39 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $32,510, while the most experienced web developers reach about $185,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $98,580 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $98,580 is worth about $91,345 in national buying power — ranking New York #17 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$32,510
$15.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,580
$47.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$185,610
$89.24/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $98,580 $91,345
Massachusetts $98,470 $93,110 +$110
New Jersey $95,180 $87,478 +$3,400
Pennsylvania $86,380 $88,529 +$12,200
Connecticut $85,930 $82,936 +$12,650
Vermont $84,550 $86,313 +$14,030

Web Developer in New York: FAQ

How much do web developers make in New York?

Web developers in New York earn a median of $98,580 per year ($47.39 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does New York pay web developers well?

At $98,580, New York pays 6% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 3,990 work in the state.

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