How much does a software developer make in Portland?
$128,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $61.88 an hour or $10,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.88
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,760Median: $128,700Highest 10%: $185,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,760 | $40.27 | |
| 25th | $96,940 | $46.61 | |
| Median | $128,700 | $61.88 | |
| 75th | $166,300 | $79.97 | |
| 90th | $185,100 | $89.00 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Lewiston, ME | $117,700 |
| Bangor, ME | $104,100 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actuary | $138,200 |
| Computer Programmer | $132,000 |
| Database Architect | $114,300 |
| Computer Occupation | $113,800 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,500 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $92,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $61.88 ($128,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $128,700 against $136,000 nationally, 5% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $123,100, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for software developer pay?
98 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,100 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.