How much does a software developer make in Madison?
$130,600a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $62.80 an hour or $10,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.80
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 6,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,790Median: $130,600Highest 10%: $171,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,790 | $39.80 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.02 | |
| Median | $130,600 | $62.80 | |
| 75th | $161,100 | $77.43 | |
| 90th | $171,300 | $82.35 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,900 |
| Kenosha, WI | $130,300 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $123,700 |
| Janesville, WI | $105,700 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $104,500 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $104,100 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $104,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $103,500 |
| Green Bay, WI | $103,200 |
| Appleton, WI | $103,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $102,100 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $101,400 |
| Racine, WI | $101,200 |
| Wausau, WI | $98,650 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $155,200 |
| Computer Network Architect | $135,500 |
| Actuary | $135,300 |
| Statistician | $107,900 |
| Database Administrator | $105,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $104,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,600 |
| Computer Occupation | $97,950 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,840 |
| Computer Programmer | $97,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $62.80 ($130,600 a year).
Do software developers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $130,600 against $136,000 nationally, 4% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $122,700, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for software developer pay?
72 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,300 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.