Wage data
Software Developers Salary in the United States
The median Software Developers salary in the United States is $135,980 per year, with most earning between $105,210 and $171,980 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$105K – $172K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $105,210 |
| Median (50th) | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $214,670 |
Software Developers salary by metro
- San Francisco$186,640 median
- Seattle$167,280 median
- New York$166,830 median
- Boston$166,090 median
- Los Angeles$160,920 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.