Computer Science Professor salary in New York, NY
Based on 135 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Newark, Union, Stony Brook, Brooklyn, Hoboken.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $86,922 |
| 25th | $94,750 |
| 50th (median) | $104,975 |
| 75th | $133,057 |
| 90th | $151,067 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $110,000 | $90,532 | $131,705 | 49 |
| FY2021 | $99,471 | $81,885 | $117,518 | 62 |
| FY2022 | $110,000 | $79,500 | $125,945 | 44 |
| FY2023 | $101,497 | $88,611 | $126,517 | 55 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $90,000 | $132,500 | 67 |
| FY2025 | $104,975 | $93,311 | $130,134 | 83 |
| FY2026 | $111,667 | $97,487 | $134,687 | 52 |
Cost of living
New York's median Computer Science Professor salary of $104,975 is worth about $93,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; New York = 112.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the New York, NY area earned a median of $93,980 in May 2025 (2,830 employed). The H-1B median here is $104,975, 12% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kean University | $104,975 | 13 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $122,500 | 12 |
| New York University, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences | too few | 9 |
| New York University | too few | 8 |
| Pace University | too few | 8 |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | too few | 7 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | too few | 7 |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | too few | 6 |
| Saint Peter's University | too few | 6 |
| Columbia University | too few | 5 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $98,000 | 43 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $141,850 | 22 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $64,830 | $98,000 | 43 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,500 | $141,850 | 22 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.