Software Developers salary in United States
The median software developers salary is $135,980 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Software Developers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 7.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Software Developers salary FAQs
What is the average Software Developers salary in United States?
The median Software Developers salary in United States is $135,980 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of software developerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Software Developers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $82,460 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $214,670 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $135,980.
Do Software Developers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is among the highest at $213,110, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Software Developers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.