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Software Developer Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$121,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.65/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
2,160
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$128,892 #30 of 50

Software Developer pay in Montana, explained

Software developers in Montana earn a median of $121,990 per year ($58.65 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $73,370, while the most experienced software developers reach about $221,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $121,990 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $121,990 is worth about $128,892 in national buying power — ranking Montana #30 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,370
$35.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$121,990
$58.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$221,400
$106.44/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $121,990 $128,892
Idaho $131,590 $137,799 −$9,600
Wyoming $115,170 $124,252 +$6,820
North Dakota $105,600 $118,706 +$16,390
South Dakota $96,310 $108,719 +$25,680

Software Developer in Montana: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Montana?

Software developers in Montana earn a median of $121,990 per year ($58.65 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Montana pay software developers well?

At $121,990, Montana pays 10% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 2,160 work in the state.

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