How much does a software developer make in Charleston?
$123,000a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $59.13 an hour or $10,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.13
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,380Median: $123,000Highest 10%: $168,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| 25th | $84,290 | $40.52 | |
| Median | $123,000 | $59.13 | |
| 75th | $136,400 | $65.56 | |
| 90th | $168,600 | $81.07 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Washington, DC | $154,900 |
| Winchester, VA | $133,300 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $122,800 |
| Weirton, WV | $118,100 |
| Wheeling, WV | $112,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $110,800 |
| Morgantown, WV | $109,000 |
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How much does a software developer make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $59.13 ($123,000 a year).
Do software developers make more in Charleston than the national average?
No: $123,000 against $136,000 nationally, 10% less.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $121,000, so Charleston pays 2% more.
Where does Charleston rank for software developer pay?
163 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.