Software Developers pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for software developers is $62.03 an hour ($129,030 a year). About 9,820 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 2% higher than the Missouri median ($126,120).
Pay range for software developers in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.37 | $77,730 |
| 25% of workers | $48.88 | $101,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.03 | $129,030 |
| 75% of workers | $75.16 | $156,320 |
| 90% of workers | $81.27 | $169,030 |
Software Developers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis (this page) | $129,030 | 9,820 |
| Kansas City | $124,990 | 12,160 |
| Joplin | $105,960 | 120 |
| Springfield | $102,350 | 690 |
| Columbia | $101,020 | 530 |
| Cape Girardeau | $100,220 | 90 |
| St. Joseph | $98,570 | 90 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,450 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,940 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $96,290 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $88,940 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $75,060 |
| Computer Network Architects | $103,370 |
| Information Security Analysts | $106,420 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $94,590 |
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