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Software Developer Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$129,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.35/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
38,050
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$128,818 #32 of 50

Software Developer pay in Arizona, explained

Software developers in Arizona earn a median of $129,690 per year ($62.35 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $81,740, while the most experienced software developers reach about $178,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $129,690 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $129,690 is worth about $128,818 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #32 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,740
$39.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$129,690
$62.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,500
$85.82/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $129,690 $128,818
California $174,410 $157,523 −$44,720
Nevada $128,810 $128,837 +$880
Utah $128,810 $130,290 +$880
New Mexico $124,520 $135,037 +$5,170

Software Developer in Arizona: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Arizona?

Software developers in Arizona earn a median of $129,690 per year ($62.35 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Arizona pay software developers well?

At $129,690, Arizona pays 5% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 38,050 work in the state.

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