Sofware Developer Salaries

How much does a Sofware Developer make?

Total pay range
$102K - $174K/yr
$132K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$80K - $134K/yrBase pay
$22K - $40K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Sofware Developer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $153,290.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Sofware Developer are Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

Information Technology

$153,290

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Sofware Developer are Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

Recent salaries shared by Sofware Developer

Location

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Sofware Developer
1-3 years
$129K - $150K/yr
Grapevine, TX
$129K - $150K/yr
Sofware Developer
4-6 years
$148K/yr
$148K • $0
New York, NY
$148K/yr
$148K • $0
Sofware Developer
1-3 years
$147K/yr
$140K • $7K
New York, NY
$147K/yr
$140K • $7K
Sofware Developer
1-3 years
$90K/yr
$90K • $0
Irving, TX
$90K/yr
$90K • $0
Sofware Developer
1-3 years
$56K/yr
$56K • $0
Sauk Centre, MN
$56K/yr
$56K • $0
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Sofware Developer
4-6 years
$92K/yr
$92K • $0
Pittsburgh, PA
$92K/yr
$92K • $0
Sofware Developer
1-3 years
$130K - $151K/yr
New York, NY
$130K - $151K/yr
Sofware Developer
1-3 years
$92K - $107K/yr
Chicago, WI
$92K - $107K/yr
Sofware Developer
1-3 years
$111K/yr
$111K • $0
San Francisco, CA
$111K/yr
$111K • $0
Sofware Developer
4-6 years
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
Saint Petersburg, FL
$53K/yr
$53K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Sofware Developer salaries

The average salary for a Sofware Developer is $132,393 per year or $64 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $220,513 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $101,955 (25th percentile) and $173,863 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 300 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sofware Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Sofware Developer in United States is $173,863 per year, $14,489 per month or $84 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Sofware Developer in United States is $101,955 per year, $8,496 per month or $49 per hour.