Software Developers Salary in Montana
Software Developers in Montana earn a median of $121,990 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $121,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,370; the top 10% earn over $221,400. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,930 median in Montana
- Computer Systems Analysts$91,310 median in Montana
- Web Developers$62,060 median in Montana
- Data Warehousing Specialists$109,990 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$83,120 median in Montana
- Database Architects$109,990 median in Montana
Software Developers pay in Montana
How much do software developers make in Montana?
The median is $121,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,370 and the top 10% earn over $221,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.