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Software Developer Salary in New Hampshire

Median Annual in New Hampshire
$139,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.17/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Hampshire

groups Employed in NH
10,840
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,133 #18 of 50

Software Developer pay in New Hampshire, explained

Software developers in New Hampshire earn a median of $139,720 per year ($67.17 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $92,510, while the most experienced software developers reach about $205,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Hampshire.

Is $139,720 good pay in New Hampshire?

Adjusted for New Hampshire's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $139,720 is worth about $134,133 in national buying power — ranking New Hampshire #18 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in New Hampshire

Entry level (10th pct)
$92,510
$44.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$139,720
$67.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$205,370
$98.74/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NH
New Hampshire (here) $139,720 $134,133
Massachusetts $165,210 $156,217 −$25,490
Vermont $125,280 $127,892 +$14,440
Maine $123,120 $126,862 +$16,600

Software Developer in New Hampshire: FAQ

How much do software developers make in New Hampshire?

Software developers in New Hampshire earn a median of $139,720 per year ($67.17 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does New Hampshire pay software developers well?

At $139,720, New Hampshire pays 3% above the national median for software developers. An estimated 10,840 work in the state.

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