Software Developer Job Description
Computer Programmers Convert project specifications and statements of problems and procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding into computer language. Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. May program web sites.
Software Developer Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Software Developer is $65305 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $98831. The lowest salary reported was $41514. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Software Developer is $20.53 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $30.87. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $10.19. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Software Developer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $2300 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $1993 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Software Developer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $50,311 – $106,228
Florida – $39,863 – $84,057
Illinois – $44,896 – $89,092
New York – $44,512 – $99,748
Ohio – $38,939 – $80,887
Texas – $43,970 – $90,186
Washington – $46,114 – $103,855
These are the highest paying cities for a Software Developer. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Seattle, Washington –
Chicago, Illinois –
San Francisco, California –
Houston, Texas –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Austin, Texas –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Software Developer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $65305 while in 2007 it was just $60562.71
