How much does a Software Developer make in Kansas City, MO?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$100,104 / yrTotal Pay
$92,691 / yrBase Pay
$7,413 / yrAdditional Pay

$100,104

 / yr
$66K$153K
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The estimated total pay for a Software Developer is $100,104 per year in the Kansas City, MO area, with an average salary of $92,691 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $7,413 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Developer in Kansas City, MO

$100,104 /yr
Software Developer
$157,465 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Software Developer in Kansas City, MO

Some related job titles are Entry Level Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $93,490, Java Developer Salaries with median pay of $103,780, Junior Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $91,289, Software Developer Fresher Salaries with median pay of $103,594.

Top Paying Companies

For a Software Developer in Kansas City, MO

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Developer in Kansas City, MO. Employers include Oracle, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Vyzer.

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Oracle
$168,996/yr
3
Vyzer
$135,891/yr
4
Tradebot
$129,741/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Developer in Kansas City, MO

The top 3 paying industries for a Software Developer in Kansas City, MO are Financial Services with a median total pay of $139,941, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $121,616 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $120,282.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$139,941

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$121,616

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$120,282

    0% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

The top paying company in Financial Services for Software Developer is Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City$139,941/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

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4-6 years
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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 4-6 years

$76,000

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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 4-6 years

$60,000

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Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 1-3 years

$73,000

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1-3 years
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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 1-3 years

$95,000

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Computer Programmer

Kansas City, MO

 | 10-14 years

$70,000

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10-14 years
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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 1-3 years

$66,000

/yr

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1-3 years
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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 4-6 years

$105,000

/yr

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Software Developer

Kansas City, MO

 | 1-3 years

$90,000

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Software Developer pay FAQ in Kansas City, MO

The average salary for a Software Developer is $92,691 per year in Kansas City, MO. Salaries estimates are based on 133806 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Developer employees in Kansas City, MO.

The highest salary for a Software Developer in Kansas City, MO is $139,647 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Developer in Kansas City, MO is $61,523 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Software Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Software Developer.

Software developers are paid well above average, often receiving six-figure salaries. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

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In anonymous ratings left on Glassdoor, 71% of software developers say they're satisfied with how much they get paid. You could potentially earn an average of $7,413.38 through stock options and profit sharing if you work for a start-up as a software developer.

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During your career as a software developer, you can earn average compensation ranging from $65,823.21 to $153,213.01. In general, jobs working for software publishers tend to pay above the average salary of $92,690.54 for developers. Once you have a few years of experience, you can likely qualify for a higher-paying position as a senior software developer.

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Specialty certifications increase your software developer salary by expanding your expertise to new programming languages and skills. Consider boosting your salary with classes in project management, Scrum, Azure, Amazon Web Services, cloud services, Red Hat, Salesforce, or any of countless other areas. You can earn a master's degree in software development to improve your chances of moving into a management role in this field, which also increases the available salary. If you're interested in conducting research or teaching within the realm of software development, consider investing in a Ph.D. in software development.

To successfully negotiate a substantial salary for a software developer job, you'll need to know how much professionals in your region earn in similar roles. You should also show off your relevant skills and indicate how they can drive value for the client. Keep on top of the most profitable programming languages, since you'll have more leverage in the negotiations if you have in-demand expertise that most candidates lack. Emphasize your knowledge of various coding languages, such as Python, Java, Golang, and Ruby. In addition to direct tech skills, demonstrate your ability to manage projects successfully and maintain a high level of quality control.