Software Developers and Programmers

broad

$99,920

National Median Salary

$48.04

Median Hourly Wage

1,666,270

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$56,570

$75,020

$99,920

$128,330

$159,700

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2018)

+9.4%

4 Year Change

$91,320

2014 Median

$99,920

2018 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

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Top Paying Industries for Software Developers and Programmers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Other Investment Pools and Funds	$132,930	70
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles	$122,920	120
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing	$121,760	34,200
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing	$120,740	29,780
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank	$118,650	1,330

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