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Software Developer Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$125,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.23/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
1,740
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$127,892 #33 of 50

Software Developer pay in Vermont, explained

Software developers in Vermont earn a median of $125,280 per year ($60.23 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $82,480, while the most experienced software developers reach about $209,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $125,280 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $125,280 is worth about $127,892 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #33 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$82,480
$39.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,280
$60.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$209,420
$100.68/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $125,280 $127,892
New York $166,180 $153,983 −$40,900
Massachusetts $165,210 $156,217 −$39,930
New Hampshire $139,720 $134,133 −$14,440

Software Developer in Vermont: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Vermont?

Software developers in Vermont earn a median of $125,280 per year ($60.23 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Vermont pay software developers well?

At $125,280, Vermont pays 8% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 1,740 work in the state.

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