Software Developers Salary in Wisconsin
Software Developers in Wisconsin earn a median of $122,660 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 21,730
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,710; the top 10% earn over $168,630. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$89,400 median in Wisconsin
- Computer Systems Analysts$100,440 median in Wisconsin
- Web Developers$90,630 median in Wisconsin
- Data Warehousing Specialists$137,810 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$100,020 median in Wisconsin
- Database Architects$137,810 median in Wisconsin
Software Developers pay in Wisconsin
How much do software developers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $122,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,710 and the top 10% earn over $168,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.