Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers

Occupation

$129,320
National Median Salary
$62.17
Median Hourly Wage
2,154,370
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$71,740
$97,560
$129,320
$165,910
$207,830

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

Salary Trend (2019-2024)

+26.4%
5 Year Change
$102,330
2019 Median
$129,320
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $204,930 55,010
Taxi and Limousine Service $200,870 7,240
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $200,870 7,500
Broadcasting and Content Providers $170,910 30,760
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers $170,910 29,570

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Detailed Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Computer Programmers $98,670
Software Developers $133,080
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,610
Web and Digital Interface Designers $98,090
Web Developers $90,930

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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services Taxi and Limousine Service Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers Broadcasting and Content Providers Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Hydroelectric Power Generation Gambling Industries Scheduled Air Transportation