How much does a System Developer make in Schenectady, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a System Developer in Schenectady, NY is $118,506. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,875 to $131,756, with most professionals earning between $96,286 and $143,819.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for System Developer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of System Developer in Schenectady, NY. The base salary for System Developer ranges from $106,875 to $131,756 with the average base salary of $118,506. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,620 to $138,501 with the average total cash compensation of $123,432.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,506 $106,875 - $131,756
Bonus $4,926 $3,745 - $6,746
Total Pay $123,432 $110,620 - $138,501
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Albany, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,139 - $132,081 COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,097 - $132,029 COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,543 - $142,441 COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,907 - $131,795 COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,311 - $133,526 COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
CITY, STATE Rutland, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,136 - $130,844 COMPARE TO Schenectady, NY
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE System Software Developer LOCATION Schenectady, NY MINIMUM SALARY $86,921 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,287
JOB TITLE System Application Product Developer LOCATION Schenectady, NY MINIMUM SALARY $81,569 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,312
JOB TITLE Mobile Applications Developer LOCATION Schenectady, NY MINIMUM SALARY $100,465 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,768
JOB TITLE Mainframe Developer II LOCATION Schenectady, NY MINIMUM SALARY $73,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,390
JOB TITLE Mainframe Developer III LOCATION Schenectady, NY MINIMUM SALARY $93,160 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,910
JOB TITLE System Engineer LOCATION Schenectady, NY MINIMUM SALARY $110,327 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,236
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About Schenectady, New York    Schenectady (/skəˈnɛktədi/) is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city....More

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