- Open jobs
- 1
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $50.24/hour
- Median wage in the US (BLS)
- $65.38/hour
Software Developer pay in the USA
The median wage for Software Developer jobs in the US is $65.38 per hour ($135,990 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $50.24/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
IT jobs from recruiting firms are often contract or contract-to-hire. Certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, AWS, Microsoft) help, but most clients hire on experience with the specific technologies listed in the job.
Agencies hiring for Software Developer jobs
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| ACS Professional Staffing | 1 | $50.24/hr |
Software Developer jobs by state
FAQ
How much does a Software Developer make in the USA?
The median wage for Software Developer jobs in the US is $65.38 per hour (about $135,990 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Software Developer jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $50.24 per hour.
How many Software Developer jobs are open in the USA?
1 Software Developer jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
IT jobs from recruiting firms are often contract or contract-to-hire. Certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, AWS, Microsoft) help, but most clients hire on experience with the specific technologies listed in the job.