What is the salary of a Software Developer? In the United States, a Software Developer earns an average salary of $70,292. The salary range for a Software Developer is usually between $41,550 and $94,245 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $116,148. The highest Software Developer salary in the United States was $206,937. The average hourly pay for a Software Developer is $33.79.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Software Developer salary are California, with an average salary of $118,039, followed by Ohio, with an average salary of $93,378, and Washington, with an average salary of $86,338. Employers paying the highest salary for a Software Developer job are Oakland Unified (CA), Santa Monica (CA) and Port of Seattle (WA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oakland Unified, CA | $199,587 |
| Santa Monica, CA | $193,828 |
| Port of Seattle, WA | $116,548 |
| City of Virginia Beach, VA | $105,458 |
| Fresno Unified, CA | $105,458 |
| Madera Unified, CA | $104,873 |
| Iowa Judicial Branch, IA | $103,499 |
| Harris County, TX | $102,536 |
| Eugene Water District, OR | $101,179 |
| Harford County Public Schools, MD | $99,048 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $84,760 |
| Software Development Manager | $103,961 |
| Software Support Specialist | $62,638 |
| Software Architect | $113,801 |
| Software Specialist | $74,167 |
| Software Engineer Lead | $97,761 |
| Software Development Engineer | $74,046 |
| Software Development Specialist | $104,487 |
| Software Support Analyst | $59,727 |
| Software Technician | $55,502 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Software Developer and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,938 | 2 |
| Arizona | $55,430 | 1 |
| California | $118,039 | 25 |
| Colorado | $80,526 | 7 |
| Connecticut | $46,738 | 35 |
| Florida | $73,987 | 11 |
| Georgia | $93,395 | 27 |
| Iowa | $73,806 | 72 |
| Idaho | $81,516 | 10 |
| Indiana | $53,200 | 9 |
| Kansas | $54,327 | 2 |
| Kentucky | $49,900 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $91,500 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $63,006 | 7 |
| Maryland | $96,542 | 6 |
| Michigan | $99,836 | 1 |
| Missouri | $27,894 | 1 |
| Mississippi | $46,431 | 3 |
| Montana | $37 | 73 |
| Nebraska | $70,235 | 12 |
| New Mexico | $62,064 | 1 |
| Nevada | $94,935 | 6 |
| Ohio | $93,378 | 22 |
| Oregon | $90,031 | 16 |
| South Carolina | $91,637 | 2 |
| South Dakota | $65,028 | 7 |
| Tennessee | $78,340 | 5 |
| Texas | $37,180 | 80 |
| Utah | $52,768 | 18 |
| Virginia | $93,603 | 14 |
| Washington | $86,338 | 12 |
