How much does a software developer make in Milwaukee?
$123,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $59.49 an hour or $10,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.49
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 6,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,740Median: $123,700Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 25th | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| Median | $123,700 | $59.49 | |
| 75th | $138,600 | $66.63 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.16 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,900 |
| Madison, WI | $130,600 |
| Kenosha, WI | $130,300 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $148,000 |
| Computer Network Architect | $134,100 |
| Actuary | $132,000 |
| Data Scientist | $104,700 |
| Statistician | $103,300 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,100 |
| Information Security Analyst | $101,600 |
| Database Administrator | $101,500 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $100,700 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $59.49 ($123,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $123,700 against $136,000 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $122,700, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for software developer pay?
149 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,700 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.