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Software Developer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$104,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.23/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
6,050
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,190 #44 of 50

Software Developer pay in Arkansas, explained

Software developers in Arkansas earn a median of $104,490 per year ($50.23 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $60,570, while the most experienced software developers reach about $162,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $104,490 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $104,490 is worth about $120,190 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #44 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,570
$29.12/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,490
$50.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$162,380
$78.07/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $104,490 $120,190
Texas $132,150 $136,157 −$27,660
Missouri $126,120 $138,873 −$21,630
Tennessee $122,430 $133,264 −$17,940
Oklahoma $118,100 $134,444 −$13,610
Louisiana $102,800 $116,544 +$1,690
Mississippi $95,330 $109,634 +$9,160

Software Developer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Arkansas?

Software developers in Arkansas earn a median of $104,490 per year ($50.23 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay software developers well?

At $104,490, Arkansas pays 23% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 6,050 work in the state.

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