How much does a software developer make in Portland?
$156,000a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $75.00 an hour or $13,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.00
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 18,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,040Median: $156,000Highest 10%: $213,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,040 | $45.21 | |
| 25th | $126,200 | $60.68 | |
| Median | $156,000 | $75.00 | |
| 75th | $174,100 | $83.68 | |
| 90th | $213,500 | $102.66 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Salem, OR | $131,600 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $130,100 |
| Medford, OR | $129,700 |
| Bend, OR | $129,000 |
| Corvallis, OR | $125,700 |
| Albany, OR | $122,000 |
| Eugene, OR | $121,100 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $206,200 |
| Database Architect | $143,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,200 |
| Data Scientist | $129,600 |
| Actuary | $129,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $120,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $109,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $104,000 |
| Database Administrator | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $75.00 ($156,000 a year).
Do software developers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $156,000 against $136,000 nationally, 15% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $142,700, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for software developer pay?
14 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,500 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.