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Sofeware Developer Salaries

How much does a Sofeware Developer make?

Total pay range
$88K - $153K/yr
$116K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$71K - $121K/yrBase pay
$17K - $32K/yrAdditional pay
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Recent salaries shared by Sofeware Developer

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20 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Sofeware Developer
7-9 years
$133K/yr
$132K • $925
San Diego, CA

submitted on Jun 19, 2025

$133K/yr
$132K • $925
Sofeware Developer
4-6 years
$52K/yr
$52K • $0
Texas City, TX

submitted on Jun 1, 2025

$52K/yr
$52K • $0
Sofeware Developer
1-3 years
$133K - $155K/yr
Seattle, WA

submitted on Mar 13, 2025

$133K - $155K/yr
Sofeware Developer
1-3 years
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Verona, WI

submitted on Jun 18, 2024

$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Sofeware Developer
1-3 years
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Charlotte, NC

submitted on May 28, 2024

$119K/yr
$119K • $0
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Sofeware Developer
1-3 years
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Minneapolis, MN

submitted on Feb 22, 2024

$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Sofeware Developer
1-3 years
$158K/yr
$123K • $35K
Irvine, CA

submitted on Feb 9, 2024

$158K/yr
$123K • $35K
Sofeware Developer
7-9 years
$139K - $162K/yr
San Jose, CA

submitted on Feb 2, 2024

$139K - $162K/yr
Sofeware Developer
1-3 years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Fort Washington, MD

submitted on Jul 31, 2023

$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Sofeware Developer
1-3 years
$132K/yr
$132K • $0
Selden, NY

submitted on Jun 28, 2023

$132K/yr
$132K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Sofeware Developer salaries

The average salary for a Sofeware Developer is $115,790 per year or $56 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $195,884 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $88,365 (25th percentile) and $153,270 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 24 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sofeware Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Sofeware Developer in United States is $153,270 per year, $12,773 per month or $74 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Sofeware Developer in United States is $88,365 per year, $7,364 per month or $42 per hour.
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