Web Developer salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$104,820/year
about $50.39 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $67,080 – $137,850
Half of web developers in the New York metro area earn more than $104,820 a year and half earn less. That's 13% higher than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #11 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,610 | $23.37 |
| 25th | $67,080 | $32.25 |
| Median (50th) | $104,820 | $50.39 |
| 75th | $137,850 | $66.27 |
| 90th (top earners) | $180,480 | $86.77 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a web developer job in the New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $67,080 ($32.25/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $67,080 to $137,850 ($32.25 to $66.27/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $137,850 ($66.27/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Freelance and agency roles often pay per project, so convert any offer to an hourly or yearly figure before comparing.
- Front-end, back-end and full-stack roles can be paid quite differently. Check which one the duties really describe.
- A portfolio of live sites often matters more than a degree, and can justify a higher ask.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, New York metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.