Software Developers Salary in Pennsylvania
Software Developers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $126,550 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 55,920
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,750; the top 10% earn over $178,080. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Web Developers$86,380 median in Pennsylvania
- Database Administrators$100,110 median in Pennsylvania
- Blockchain Engineers$107,230 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$130,300 median in Pennsylvania
Software Developers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do software developers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $126,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,750 and the top 10% earn over $178,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (−7% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.