Software Developers pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for software developers is $63.34 an hour ($131,750 a year). About 29,380 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 2% higher than the Arizona median ($129,690).
Pay range for software developers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.66 | $82,500 |
| 25% of workers | $50.11 | $104,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.34 | $131,750 |
| 75% of workers | $78.55 | $163,370 |
| 90% of workers | $86.76 | $180,460 |
Software Developers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $131,750 | 29,380 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $125,590 | 210 |
| Tucson | $123,710 | 4,060 |
| Yuma | $121,610 | 230 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $115,890 | 280 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $114,750 | 110 |
| Flagstaff | $113,580 | 110 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,310 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $103,770 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $93,730 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $110,590 |
| Computer Network Architects | $131,990 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,740 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,360 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $72,600 |
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