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GitHub is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform with 100 million developers and counting. We’re also home to the biggest open source community on earth (and 99% of the world’s software has open source code in its DNA). Many of the apps and programs you use every day are built on GitHub. Our teams are dreamers, doers, and pioneers, leading the way in AI, driving humanitarian efforts around the globe, and even sending open source to Mars (and beyond!). At GitHub, our goal is to create the space you need to do your best work. We’re remote-first and offer competitive pay, generous learning and growth opportunities, and excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are—because we know that people flourish when they can work on their own terms. Join us, and let’s change the world, together. read more

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GitHub Software Engineer Salaries in New York

The average GitHub Software Engineer in New York earns an estimated $120,530 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $105,839 with a $14,691 bonus. GitHub's Software Engineer compensation is $13,314 more than the US average for a Software Engineer. Software Engineer salaries at GitHub in New York can range from $52,000 - $250,000.

In New York, The Engineering Department at GitHub earns $283 more on average than the Legal Department.

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$120,530

Average Compensation

$105,839: avg. base

$14,691: avg. bonus

Software Engineer Salaries at GitHub

In New York, Software Engineers earn $919 more than Mobile Developers, and $19,642 less than DevOps.

Director of Engineering

$195k*

Engineering Manager

$185k

Group Engineering Manager

$174k*

Sales Engineer

$162k

Senior Developer

$155k

Principal Engineer

$154k*

Data Scientist

$153k*

Lead Engineer

$150k*

DevOps

$140k*

Mobile Developer

$120k*

Senior QA

$117k*

Developer

$113k*

Jr Developer

$88k*

$76k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at GitHub by Department

In New York, The Engineering Department averages $283 more than the Legal Department, and $1,545 less than the Design Department

Design

$127,668 Avg. total comp.

+$2k

Engineering

$126,123 Avg. total comp.

Legal

$125,840 Avg. total comp.

-$283

Software Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Software Engineer at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $115,002, while the average male Software Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $109,886.

Software Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Software Engineer at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $119,009, while the average African American/Black Software Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $97,732.

How Software Engineers at GitHub Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Software Engineers at GitHub believe they're compensated fairly. 40% of Software Engineers at GitHub say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (93%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at GitHub

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

81% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

93% Yes

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