salary$127,910 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$178,120per year
Jobs in the area3,280people work this job
Can a software developer afford Albany?
Cheap. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 15.5% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a software developer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $127,910 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $80,800 and $178,120.
Can a software developer afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 15.5% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.