Software Developers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for software developers is $50.23 an hour ($104,490 a year). About 6,050 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Arkansas ranks 47th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.12 | $60,570 |
| 25% of workers | $39.18 | $81,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.23 | $104,490 |
| 75% of workers | $61.41 | $127,740 |
| 90% of workers | $78.07 | $162,380 |
Software Developers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | $117,610 | 60 |
| Fort Smith | $114,140 | 200 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $105,130 | 2,490 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $104,070 | 1,590 |
| Jonesboro | $84,990 | 130 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $46,360 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $81,760 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $81,590 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $59,460 |
| Information Security Analysts | $103,490 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,940 |
| Computer Programmers | $111,840 |
| Computer Network Architects | $110,400 |
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