Software Developers pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for software developers is $62.80 an hour ($130,630 a year). About 6,720 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 6% higher than the Wisconsin median ($122,660).
Pay range for software developers in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.80 | $82,790 |
| 25% of workers | $49.02 | $101,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.80 | $130,630 |
| 75% of workers | $77.43 | $161,050 |
| 90% of workers | $82.35 | $171,290 |
Software Developers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison (this page) | $130,630 | 6,720 |
| Kenosha | $130,330 | 410 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $123,730 | 6,170 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $105,670 | 280 |
| Eau Claire | $104,490 | 440 |
| Fond du Lac | $104,140 | 100 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $104,000 | 600 |
| Green Bay | $103,160 | 860 |
| Appleton | $102,970 | 570 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $102,110 | 380 |
| Sheboygan | $101,380 | 190 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $101,220 | 300 |
| Wausau | $98,650 | 190 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,590 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $100,550 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,840 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $97,950 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $91,580 |
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