Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Software Developer make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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Industry

$104,883 / yrTotal Pay
$97,160 / yrBase Pay
$7,722 / yrAdditional Pay

$104,883

 / yr
$68K$163K
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The estimated total pay for a Software Developer is $104,883 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $97,160 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 $7,722 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$104,883 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Software Developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Entry Level Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $97,612, Java Developer Salaries with median pay of $108,840, Junior Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $95,027, Software Developer Fresher Salaries with median pay of $103,436.

Top Paying Companies

For a Software Developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include Amazon, Ameriprise and Wells Fargo.

1
Amazon
$201,076/yr
6
Optum
$164,051/yr
7
Sopheon
$163,676/yr
9
RBC
$160,705/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Financial Services with a median total pay of $168,866, Healthcare with a median total pay of $162,418, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $160,081, Insurance with a median total pay of $150,024, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $149,770.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$168,866

    12% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$162,418

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$160,081

    7% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$150,024

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$149,770

    0% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Developer are Ameriprise, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Bank.

AmeripriseAmeriprise$181,208/yr
Wells FargoWells Fargo$172,480/yr
U.S. BankU.S. Bank$165,252/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.

How does the Software developer salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Software developer in US is $97,763 per year based on 104,230 salary contributions, which is 6.74% more than the salary for a Software developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Software developer gets the highest compensation are Oracle Corporation, Intuit Inc. and Macquarie Group Limited. Bigger companies typically pay 42.53% more than smaller companies for a Software developer.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$110,000

/yr

$100K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$430

/hr

$30 | $400

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$92,500

/yr

$83K | $10K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | <1 year

$56,200

/yr

$55K | $1K

Submitted 2 days ago

<1 year
2 days ago
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$87,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 7-9 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Software Developer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$72,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

Software Developer pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Software Developer is $97,160 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 133639 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Developer employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Software Developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $148,805 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Developer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $63,439 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.