Software Developer Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Software Developers in the United States.
Median Salary
$127,260
Mean Salary
$132,270
Employment
1,795,300
Category
Computer and Mathematical
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $74,400 | $6,200 | $36 |
| 25th | $98,200 | $8,183 | $47 |
| 50th (Median) | $127,260 | $10,605 | $61 |
| 75th | $158,200 | $13,183 | $76 |
| 90th (Senior) | $197,500 | $16,458 | $95 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $146,349 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $155,257 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $142,531 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $132,350 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $124,715 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $133,623 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $150,167 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $145,076 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $134,896 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $147,622 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $129,805 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $131,078 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $128,533 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $133,623 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $125,987 | -1% |
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About Software Developer Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Software Developers in the United States is $127,260, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Software Developers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Software Developers earn around $74,400, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $197,500 or more. There are approximately 1,795,300 Software Developers employed across the country in the Computer and Mathematical sector.