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Average Software Developer Salary 2026

Live Software Developer salary and pay data from the DeUnemployment index (measured 15 Oct 2026) — refreshed with the daily data build.

How much does a Software Developer make?

$103,000median, per year (model estimate)
$71,000–$142,000typical range (10th–90th pct)
18,838live Software Developer postings
4%remote-friendly

DeUnemployment currently indexes 18,838 live Software Developer jobs and estimates that a typical Software Developer earns roughly $71,000–$142,000/yr, with a median model estimate of $103,000/yr. About 4% of current postings are remote-friendly.

Where the Software Developer jobs are

The places with the most live openings right now: California (1,949) · Texas (631) · Florida (529) · Delaware (523) · Washington (372) · Illinois (340) · Utah (338) · New York (289). Top 8 of 13 places.

Who is hiring Software Developers

Employers with the most live Software Developer postings right now: Ngc, Starbucks, Bluelight Consulting, AIDA Recruitment, PradeepIT Consulting Services Pvt Ltd.

A sample of live Software Developer openings

Endur Software Developer VApply ↗

Global Channel Management, Inc.
United States

Endur Software Developer V needs 10 years of experience with Endur, Java and interfacing to Oracle. MUST be ENDUR Endur Software Developer V requires: Demonstrates outstanding organizational/communication skills and safe

Remote Cobol Programming DeveloperApply ↗

Global Channel Management, Inc.
United States

Remote Cobol Programming Developer needs 3 years Systems and programming experience required 1 year - Expert working knowledge of at least one programming language (COBOL) Cobol Programming Developer requires: Bachelors

Full Stack (AI) Developer (Talent Pool)Apply ↗

Viseven
Namibia

Viseven Group is a leading global B2B MarTech service provider, empowering Pharma and LifeScience companies since 2009. Our mission is to drive digital transformation and excellence, offering comprehensive end-to-end sof

Software Engineer (Salesforce) (US REMOTE)Apply ↗

Motorola Solutions
United States

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions , we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect

Sr. Frontend DeveloperApply ↗

Rapinno Tech
United States

Job Title: Sr. Frontend Developer Location: 100% Remote Duration: Long Term contract on C2C Required Skills : Angular (Latest version or 9/10+), UI, Type Script. Job Description: Need minimum 12+ years of experience Keep

API Developer - Azure - Full Remote - Employee in USDApply ↗

goPro Consultancy Group ltd.
United States

Category: IT Services Location: For an international organization in New York, we are urgently looking for a Full Remote Senior API Developer - Azure. As Full Remote Senior API Developer, you are responsible for the desi

How the Software Developer pay estimate is built

The range above is a model estimate, not employer-reported pay. Of the 1,422 most relevant Software Developer postings we sampled, 1,422 carried enough pay information to be estimated (100%): the bottom of the range is the 10th percentile of those estimates and the top the 90th. Postings that hide pay are still counted in the job totals, but they cannot move the estimate. How we get the numbers.

Salary questions about Software Developer jobs

How much do Software Developers earn?

Typical pay for a Software Developer currently runs roughly $71,000–$142,000/yr, with a median around $103,000/yr. This is a model estimate and varies by location and experience.

How many Software Developer jobs are there?

There are currently 18,838 live Software Developer jobs listed on DeUnemployment, refreshed daily.

What is the average pay for a Software Developer?

The median pay for a Software Developer is about $103,000/yr, based on our live index of 18,838 postings — a model estimate from those postings, not employer-reported pay.

What is the Software Developer pay scale?

The Software Developer pay scale runs from roughly $71,000 at the 10th percentile to $142,000/yr at the 90th -- entry-level roles sit at the bottom of that range and senior or specialist roles at the top.

Are there remote Software Developer jobs?

About 4% of current Software Developer postings are remote-friendly. Use the search filters to show only remote roles.

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Salary figures are model estimates from DeUnemployment’s live index of public job postings, refreshed daily, and vary by location and experience.

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