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New York City, NY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+149 this week — 156 added vs 7 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($166k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)

New York City, NY job market overview (May 2026)

The New York City, NY job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 574 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and account executive, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and account executive.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New York City, NY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New York City, NY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director44$210k n=3—
Account Executive14$115k n=7—
ML / AI Engineering12——
Full-stack8$178k n=6—
Sales Engineer8——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other217$215k n=6—
Software Developers34$191k n=10—
Management Analysts15——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products14$115k n=5—
Sales Managers6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract114$155k n=35—
Part-time5——
Full-time2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services392$135k n=3—
Technology124$168k n=55—
Financial Services76——
Transportation & Logistics42——
Media & Entertainment33$155k n=32—

Top categories

  • Director44
  • Account Executive14
  • ML / AI Engineering12
  • Full-stack8
  • Sales Engineer8
  • Support7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other217
  • Software Developers34
  • Management Analysts15
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products14
  • Sales Managers6
  • Project Management Specialists6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services392
  • Technology124
  • Financial Services76
  • Transportation & Logistics42
  • Media & Entertainment33
  • Real Estate32

Employment mix

  • Unspecified452 · 79%
  • Contract114 · 20%
  • Part-time5 · 1%
  • Full-time2 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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