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Software Developer Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$126,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.64/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
20,020
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$138,873 #6 of 50

Software Developer pay in Missouri, explained

Software developers in Missouri earn a median of $126,120 per year ($60.64 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $72,570, while the most experienced software developers reach about $169,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $126,120 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $126,120 is worth about $138,873 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #6 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,570
$34.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$126,120
$60.64/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,340
$81.41/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $126,120 $138,873
Illinois $132,110 $132,166 −$5,990
Tennessee $122,430 $133,264 +$3,690
Oklahoma $118,100 $134,444 +$8,020
Iowa $114,890 $130,911 +$11,230
Kansas $113,420 $125,927 +$12,700
Nebraska $110,900 $123,081 +$15,220
Kentucky $109,010 $120,909 +$17,110
Arkansas $104,490 $120,190 +$21,630

Software Developer in Missouri: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Missouri?

Software developers in Missouri earn a median of $126,120 per year ($60.64 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Missouri pay software developers well?

At $126,120, Missouri pays 7% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 20,020 work in the state.

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