Computer Programmers wage levels in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, a Computer Programmers job reaches Level III at $128,648 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 15-1251 · OEWS area 35620 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Computer Programmers (SOC 15-1251), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$82,431$39.63
Level II2$105,540$50.74
Level III3$128,648$61.85
Level IV4$151,757$72.96

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $140,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $151,757 (+$11,757). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

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What this occupation covers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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