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Junior Mobile Engineer Salary in New York (2026)

Updated June 20266 min readSources: BLS OES 2024, Levels.fyi 2024, JFR job feed

Junior Mobile Engineers in New York earn a median base salary of $127K per year, based on 5,000 verified data points. This guide covers salary ranges, total comp, and negotiation tactics specific to the junior level in 2026.

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Verified — 2026 · Junior Level
Mobile Engineer · New York
0% YoY
25th Percentile
$103K
Walk-away floor
Median (50th)
$127K
Market midpoint
75th Percentile
$162K
Realistic ceiling
Sources: BLS OES 2024, Levels.fyi 2024, JFR job feed·Sample: 5,000 data points

Mobile Engineer salary by level in New York

See how junior-level pay compares to other seniority bands for the same role and location.

LevelApprox. Median Base
JuniorThis guide$127K
Mid-Level$182K
Senior$246K
Staff$300K
Principal$346K

* Figures are approximate estimates relative to the junior-level verified data above.

What does a Junior Mobile Engineer earn in New York in 2026?

The median base salary for a Junior Mobile Engineer in New York is $127K per year, with the 25th–75th percentile range spanning $103K$162K. Total annual compensation — including bonuses and equity — typically reaches $140K at the median for junior-level engineers.

At the junior level, engineers are typically 0–2 years into their careers and working under close mentorship. Compensation reflects this: base salaries sit well below the market median across all seniority bands, but the gap closes quickly with demonstrated impact.

To negotiate effectively, open at $148K — the 65th percentile for this level and location — which gives you room to settle above median while appearing reasonable. Know your walk-away floor: $103K.

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Top-paying companies for Junior Mobile Engineers in New York

CompanyMedian Base
Google$130K
Meta$126K
Apple$123K
Microsoft$118K
Amazon$116K
Netflix$217K
Stripe$132K
Airbnb$127K

Skills that pay more at the junior level

LLM / GenAI
+32%
Solidity / Web3
+28%
Go (Golang)
+15%
TypeScript
+7%

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