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Software Developer Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$110,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.32/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
7,260
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$123,081 #41 of 50

Software Developer pay in Nebraska, explained

Software developers in Nebraska earn a median of $110,900 per year ($53.32 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $77,520, while the most experienced software developers reach about $158,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $110,900 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $110,900 is worth about $123,081 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #41 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,520
$37.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$110,900
$53.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$158,720
$76.31/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $110,900 $123,081
Colorado $138,390 $134,291 −$27,490
Missouri $126,120 $138,873 −$15,220
Wyoming $115,170 $124,252 −$4,270
Iowa $114,890 $130,911 −$3,990
Kansas $113,420 $125,927 −$2,520
South Dakota $96,310 $108,719 +$14,590

Software Developer in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Nebraska?

Software developers in Nebraska earn a median of $110,900 per year ($53.32 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay software developers well?

At $110,900, Nebraska pays 18% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 7,260 work in the state.

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