Programmer Analyst salary in New York, NY
Based on 2,544 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Jersey City, Edison, North Brunswick, Iselin, Parsippany.
Also listed as: Computer Programmer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,995 |
| 25th | $98,301 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $111,705 |
| 90th | $132,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,646 | $72,530 | $92,056 | 1,136 |
| FY2021 | $78,000 | $77,646 | $98,072 | 813 |
| FY2022 | $80,000 | $76,295 | $102,000 | 1,235 |
| FY2023 | $81,000 | $80,725 | $106,122 | 1,268 |
| FY2024 | $97,000 | $96,886 | $115,603 | 1,270 |
| FY2025 | $106,662 | $85,500 | $108,160 | 1,350 |
| FY2026 | $98,350 | $98,301 | $121,867 | 1,194 |
Cost of living
New York's median Programmer Analyst salary of $100,000 is worth about $88,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; New York = 112.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Programmers in the New York, NY area earned a median of $126,750 in May 2025 (6,670 employed). The H-1B median here is $100,000, 21% lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mphasis | $123,000 | 161 |
| Skilltune Technologies | $106,700 | 154 |
| Gp Technologies | $98,500 | 111 |
| Diaspark | $85,200 | 100 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $106,662 | 93 |
| Capgemini America | $122,801 | 78 |
| HCLTech | $106,662 | 54 |
| Satin Solutions | $98,500 | 51 |
| Accenture | $140,500 | 47 |
| Nagarro | $98,301 | 36 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $80,995 | 577 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,662 | 1,546 |
| Senior · Level III | $122,000 | 286 |
| Expert · Level IV | $145,500 | 125 |
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 | $80,995 | $80,995 | 577 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $98,301 | $106,662 | 1,546 |
| Senior · Level III | $121,867 | $122,000 | 286 |
| Expert · Level IV | $145,454 | $145,500 | 125 |
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.