Senior Software Engineer Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 6 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 6 disclosed ranges

$200,000/yr

$110,880small sample of 6$224,000

Highest-paying employers in New York

Ripplingup to $280,000
Bloombergup to $240,000
Googleup to $239,000
Forageup to $210,000
Vehoup to $200,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Senior Software Engineer roles in New York that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Fintech Platform

Rippling · New York, New York

$168,000 - $280,000

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Senior Software Engineer - Access Control

Bloomberg · New York, New York

$160,000 - $240,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning, Gemini

Google · New York, New York

$161,000 - $239,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (Android)

Forage · New York, New York

$185,000 - $210,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Facilties (Android Mobile Experience)

Veho · New York, New York

$170,000 - $200,000

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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Talently · New York, New York

$8,500 - $9,980

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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 6 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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