salary$129,100 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Syracuse, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,830per year
Jobs in the area2,180people work this job
Can a software developer afford Syracuse?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.3% 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median pay for a software developer in the Syracuse, NY area is $129,100 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $82,200 and $172,830.
Can a software developer afford to live in Syracuse?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 12.3% 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 Syracuse, NY metro area.