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Software developers median annual wage
United States: 135,980 USD in May 2025.
- 135,980 USD Latest · United States · May 2025
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Verified 15 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period June 2025
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Software developers median annual wage
United States, May 2025
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- The median annual wage earned by software developers.
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| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | BLS | — | 1 |
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United States: 135,980 USD in May 2025.
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