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Software Developer Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$126,550/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.84/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
55,920
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$129,699 #28 of 50

Software Developer pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Software developers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $126,550 per year ($60.84 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $77,750, while the most experienced software developers reach about $178,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $126,550 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $126,550 is worth about $129,699 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #28 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,750
$37.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$126,550
$60.84/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,080
$85.62/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $126,550 $129,699
New York $166,180 $153,983 −$39,630
Maryland $138,680 $132,128 −$12,130
New Jersey $135,940 $124,939 −$9,390
Delaware $133,020 $133,276 −$6,470
West Virginia $121,000 $135,200 +$5,550
Ohio $114,090 $122,976 +$12,460

Software Developer in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Pennsylvania?

Software developers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $126,550 per year ($60.84 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay software developers well?

At $126,550, Pennsylvania pays 7% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 55,920 work in the state.

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