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Software Developer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 284 open job postings for Software Developer roles at 88 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 25 more postings in CAD (median CA$132K), 8 more postings in GBP (median £79.3K), 3 more postings in EUR (median €78.7K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Software Developer: postings by posted pay248 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 11 bands from $80K to $190K. Median $138K; middle half $113K–$153K.Median $138K$80K$190K

Postings per pay band: $80K–$90K: 18; $90K–$100K: 12; $100K–$110K: 26; $110K–$120K: 19; $120K–$130K: 20; $130K–$140K: 39; $140K–$150K: 39; $150K–$160K: 23; $160K–$170K: 12; $170K–$180K: 13; $180K–$190K: 27.

Pay by level

  1. Intern$34.00/hr ($70.7K/yr) median · $32.46–$34.00/hr typical · 5 postingsIntern: middle half $32.46–$34.00/hr, median $34.00/hr ($70.7K/yr)
  2. Entry level$100K median · $81.2K–$108K typical · 23 postingsEntry level: middle half $81.2K–$108K, median $100K
  3. Mid level$131K median · $110K–$145K typical · 108 postingsMid level: middle half $110K–$145K, median $131K
  4. Senior$142K median · $135K–$156K typical · 93 postingsSenior: middle half $135K–$156K, median $142K
  5. Staff$191K median · $165K–$198K typical · 9 postingsStaff: middle half $165K–$198K, median $191K
  6. Principal$179K median · $179K–$184K typical · 10 postingsPrincipal: middle half $179K–$184K, median $179K

Companies hiring

  1. Gdit$131K median · $125K–$150K typical · 34 postingsGdit: middle half $125K–$150K, median $131K
  2. PAE$143K median · $108K–$155K typical · 20 postingsPAE: middle half $108K–$155K, median $143K
  3. AutodeskCA$132K median · CA$132K–CA$132K typical · 18 postings
  4. Leidos$122K median · $97.6K–$152K typical · 17 postingsLeidos: middle half $97.6K–$152K, median $122K

Top-paying companies

  1. CMM CoverMyMeds LLC · $198K median · 3 postings
  2. Quickenloans · $185K median · 3 postings
  3. Dematic Logistics de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (ILD-MEX-LOG) · $179K median · 9 postings
  4. Parsons · $169K median · 9 postings
  5. AVEVA · $166K median · 6 postings

By location

  1. United States$142K median · $114K–$163K typical · 178 postingsUnited States: middle half $114K–$163K, median $142K
  2. Canada$130K median · $110K–$140K typical · 72 postingsCanada: middle half $110K–$140K, median $130K
  3. Ontario, Canada$140K median · $115K–$155K typical · 23 postingsOntario, Canada: middle half $115K–$155K, median $140K
  4. Virginia$155K median · $145K–$175K typical · 15 postingsVirginia: middle half $145K–$175K, median $155K
  5. Remote$140K median · $130K–$159K typical · 66 postingsRemote: middle half $130K–$159K, median $140K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $140K median, $130K–$159K typical, from 61 postings. On-site: $131K median, $108K–$148K typical, from 137 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$100K median · $65K–$125K typical · 5 postings0–1 years: middle half $65K–$125K, median $100K
  2. 2–4 years$123K median · $106K–$142K typical · 14 postings2–4 years: middle half $106K–$142K, median $123K
  3. 5–7 years$142K median · $135K–$156K typical · 27 postings5–7 years: middle half $135K–$156K, median $142K
  4. 8+ years$163K median · $142K–$190K typical · 11 postings8+ years: middle half $142K–$190K, median $163K

Newest Software Developer postings

  1. 8252 - Software DeveloperSteampunk · $85K–$170K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Software Developer, OfficerSSB&T · Quincy, MA · $70K–$119K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Software Developer (Systems Software)GRVTY · Chantilly, VA · $150K–$250K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Software DeveloperAccenture Federal Services · Washington, DC · $97.5K–$115K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Software Developer - SecretParsons · Remote · $148K–$267K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Developer make?

The median posted base pay for Software Developer jobs is $138K a year, from 284 job postings with pay at 88 companies.

What is the typical Software Developer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $113K–$153K. The top 10% list $184K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $97K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Software Developer jobs?

By median posted pay: CMM CoverMyMeds LLC ($198K), Quickenloans ($185K), Dematic Logistics de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (ILD-MEX-LOG) ($179K).

How does Software Developer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Intern $34.00/hr ($70.7K/yr), Entry level $100K, Mid level $131K, Senior $142K, Staff $191K, Principal $179K.

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