Senior Software Engineer Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 12 current senior software engineer listings that disclose salary in New York, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 12 disclosed ranges

$200,000/yr

$173,000$195,000 – $220,000 typical$400,000

Highest-paying employers in New York

Fintal Partnersup to $400,000
Decagonup to $300,000
Warp (joinwarp.com)up to $220,000
Ripplingup to $218,625
Googleup to $213,500

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Senior Software Engineer roles in New York that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Fintal Partners · New York, New York

$300,000 - $500,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Decagon · New York, New York

$200,000 - $400,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Developer Platform

Warp (joinwarp.com) · New York, New York

$195,000 - $245,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform

Rippling · New York, New York

$159,000 - $278,250

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Senior Software Engineer, AI-Empowered Security, Cloud CISO

Google · New York, New York

$174,000 - $253,000

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Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes as a Service

Bloomberg · New York, New York

$160,000 - $240,000

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What moves Senior Software Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior senior software engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same senior software engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift New York offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in New York?

Based on 12 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $200,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Senior Software Engineer?

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