Software Developer Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Software Developer salaries range from $124,780 to $208,270 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Software Developer Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $134,830 | $171,610 | $208,270 | $222,550 | $241,114 | $106,369 | 90,280 |
| San Francisco, CA | $128,140 | $160,060 | $174,910 | $213,420 | $263,483 | $97,389 | 76,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $105,060 | $136,010 | $169,340 | $211,590 | $266,515 | $113,347 | 72,730 |
| New York, NY | $97,420 | $126,140 | $161,970 | $190,320 | $220,780 | $86,522 | 119,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $95,130 | $125,170 | $159,240 | $174,420 | $212,100 | $99,401 | 21,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $93,670 | $122,940 | $155,330 | $174,320 | $210,600 | $93,572 | 54,650 |
| Boston, MA | $99,840 | $127,460 | $154,240 | $172,970 | $208,590 | $101,407 | 48,200 |
| Washington, DC | $94,370 | $120,490 | $150,880 | $173,540 | $211,230 | $98,743 | 68,210 |
| Portland, OR | $95,900 | $122,550 | $149,010 | $170,700 | $211,750 | $114,535 | 16,620 |
| Denver, CO | $96,080 | $107,780 | $134,120 | $167,060 | $208,640 | $118,901 | 31,190 |
| Austin, TX | $80,850 | $103,330 | $133,070 | $165,550 | $199,230 | $129,194 | 28,210 |
| Charlotte, NC | $81,480 | $105,280 | $132,100 | $161,130 | $168,570 | $136,608 | 20,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,600 | $103,730 | $131,490 | $162,300 | $173,230 | $126,311 | 63,430 |
| Raleigh, NC | $82,900 | $103,660 | $131,390 | $163,430 | $180,630 | $131,653 | 12,290 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,720 | $103,410 | $130,830 | $159,900 | $173,650 | $131,885 | 35,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,500 | $101,450 | $130,670 | $161,030 | $174,980 | $110,363 | 26,150 |
| Chicago, IL | $78,300 | $102,040 | $130,030 | $161,810 | $173,770 | $121,184 | 41,320 |
| Miami, FL | $77,470 | $101,320 | $129,840 | $161,890 | $190,320 | $105,475 | 17,710 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $80,590 | $101,930 | $129,600 | $158,790 | $182,450 | $128,699 | 26,950 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,740 | $101,300 | $129,430 | $155,920 | $167,350 | $121,874 | 29,550 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $76,580 | $98,280 | $128,350 | $159,520 | $173,890 | $126,578 | 16,740 |
| Houston, TX | $78,170 | $97,740 | $127,940 | $156,960 | $174,600 | $132,580 | 20,830 |
| Nashville, TN | $76,690 | $99,420 | $127,150 | $136,980 | $164,980 | $126,770 | 8,420 |
| Tampa, FL | $66,890 | $96,660 | $126,380 | $157,960 | $168,060 | $126,888 | 14,520 |
| Detroit, MI | $79,230 | $98,110 | $124,780 | $135,830 | $164,900 | $131,209 | 21,670 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Software Developer is $142,414 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $157,126. Salaries range from $124,780 to $208,270 depending on city and cost of living.
Software Developer salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $142,414, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 983,170 Software Developer positions in the US across 25 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software Developer positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.