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Software Developer Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$123,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.19/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
2,790
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$126,862 #35 of 50

Software Developer pay in Maine, explained

Software developers in Maine earn a median of $123,120 per year ($59.19 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $82,930, while the most experienced software developers reach about $179,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $123,120 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $123,120 is worth about $126,862 in national buying power — ranking Maine #35 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,930
$39.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$123,120
$59.19/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$179,990
$86.53/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $123,120 $126,862
New Hampshire $139,720 $134,133 −$16,600

Software Developer in Maine: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Maine?

Software developers in Maine earn a median of $123,120 per year ($59.19 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Maine pay software developers well?

At $123,120, Maine pays 9% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 2,790 work in the state.

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