How much does a software developer make in Pennsylvania?
$126,600a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Pennsylvania. That is $60.84 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.84
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 55,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,750Median: $126,600Highest 10%: $178,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| 25th | $98,590 | $47.40 | |
| Median | $126,600 | $60.84 | |
| 75th | $158,400 | $76.15 | |
| 90th | $178,100 | $85.62 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $133,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $124,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $122,900 |
| Reading, PA | $120,900 |
| Scranton, PA | $120,000 |
| York, PA | $114,600 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $109,500 |
| Lebanon, PA | $107,800 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $106,200 |
| Lancaster, PA | $104,700 |
| State College, PA | $103,600 |
| Altoona, PA | $101,700 |
| Erie, PA | $101,600 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $100,600 |
| Johnstown, PA | $100,300 |
| Williamsport, PA | $93,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 23. South Carolina | $129,500 |
| 24. Nevada | $128,800 |
| 25. Utah | $128,800 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $126,600 |
| 27. Missouri | $126,100 |
| 28. Michigan | $125,600 |
| 29. Vermont | $125,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $60.84 ($126,600 a year).
Do software developers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $126,600 against $136,000 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for software developer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays software developers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $133,000 a year.
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.