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Software Developer Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$131,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.26/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
5,750
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$137,799 #10 of 50

Software Developer pay in Idaho, explained

Software developers in Idaho earn a median of $131,590 per year ($63.26 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $71,030, while the most experienced software developers reach about $178,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $131,590 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $131,590 is worth about $137,799 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #10 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,030
$34.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,590
$63.26/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,980
$86.05/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $131,590 $137,799
Washington $166,540 $155,626 −$34,950
Oregon $142,720 $138,079 −$11,130
Nevada $128,810 $128,837 +$2,780
Utah $128,810 $130,290 +$2,780
Montana $121,990 $128,892 +$9,600
Wyoming $115,170 $124,252 +$16,420

Software Developer in Idaho: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Idaho?

Software developers in Idaho earn a median of $131,590 per year ($63.26 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Idaho pay software developers well?

At $131,590, Idaho pays 3% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 5,750 work in the state.

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