Software Developers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for software developers is $79.85 an hour ($166,090 a year). About 42,310 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($165,210).
Pay range for software developers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.50 | $102,950 |
| 25% of workers | $63.40 | $131,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.85 | $166,090 |
| 75% of workers | $88.34 | $183,740 |
| 90% of workers | $102.93 | $214,100 |
Software Developers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $166,090 | 42,310 |
| Pittsfield | $154,860 | 280 |
| Worcester | $146,950 | 1,800 |
| Barnstable Town | $133,690 | 210 |
| Springfield | $127,740 | 650 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $126,670 | 260 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $129,180 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $77,850 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $116,770 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $122,210 |
| Computer Network Architects | $160,650 |
| Information Security Analysts | $136,550 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $121,230 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $122,270 |
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