What is the average salary for a Software Developer?

The median salary for a Software Developer is $163K per year, based on 48 public records.

Which cities pay Software Developers the most?

The highest-paying cities for Software Developers include San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX, Milford, MI.

Key skills for Software Developers include Domain Expertise, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Thinking.

Salary benchmarks based on 48 public records across 4 cities.

Software Developer professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain.

Avg experience: 5 years

Weighted average across all cities with available data. Based on 48 data points.

$153K

P25

$163K

Median

$174K

P75

P25 $153K Median $163K P75 $174K

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Last updated: 2026-06-08