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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Software Developers in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $144,376, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $137,975 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $137,890.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Developers are Apple, Google, and Oracle.
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Frequently asked questions about Software Developers salaries
The average salary for Software Developers is $137,347 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $203,608 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $112,767 (25th percentile) to $169,404 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 697 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developers employees.
The highest salary for Software Developers is $169,404 per year, $14,117 per month or $81 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Developers is $112,767 per year, $9,397 per month or $54 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Developers ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,377 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,318 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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