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Software Developer Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$122,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.97/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
21,730
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,358 #26 of 50

Software Developer pay in Wisconsin, explained

Software developers in Wisconsin earn a median of $122,660 per year ($58.97 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $77,710, while the most experienced software developers reach about $168,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $122,660 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $122,660 is worth about $130,358 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #26 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,710
$37.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$122,660
$58.97/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,630
$81.07/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $122,660 $130,358
Illinois $132,110 $132,166 −$9,450
Minnesota $130,050 $131,868 −$7,390
Michigan $125,570 $130,507 −$2,910
Iowa $114,890 $130,911 +$7,770

Software Developer in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Wisconsin?

Software developers in Wisconsin earn a median of $122,660 per year ($58.97 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay software developers well?

At $122,660, Wisconsin pays 10% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 21,730 work in the state.

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