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New York City Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($137k vs $130k national)

New York City job market overview (September 2026)

The New York City job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 7,903 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in vp and director, with financial services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in vp and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New York City job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
VP819$228k n=37—
Director767$213k n=190—
Product Manager179$165k n=72—
Account Executive154$120k n=82—
Physician / Doctor141$109k n=104—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other745$177k n=110—
Chief Executives276$267k n=3—
Software Developers246$186k n=53—
Management Analysts106$99k n=15—
Project Management Specialists102$178k n=35—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time556$173k n=346—
Contract309$145k n=172—
Part-time228$150k n=49$26/hr n=9
Intern102$100k n=17—
Temporary62$103k n=23—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Financial Services2,825$165k n=310—
Technology1,410$157k n=707—
Professional Services1,132$144k n=206—
Media & Entertainment1,007$125k n=338—
Retail842$112k n=98$26/hr n=8

Top categories

  • VP819
  • Director767
  • Product Manager179
  • Account Executive154
  • Physician / Doctor141
  • Crew / Cashier91

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other745
  • Chief Executives276
  • Software Developers246
  • Management Analysts106
  • Project Management Specialists102
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers62

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Financial Services2,825
  • Technology1,410
  • Professional Services1,132
  • Media & Entertainment1,007
  • Retail842
  • Consumer Goods816

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,646 · 84%
  • Full-time556 · 7%
  • Contract309 · 4%
  • Part-time228 · 3%
  • Intern102 · 1%
  • Temporary62 · 1%

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