How much does a software developer make in Wisconsin?
$122,700a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Wisconsin. That is $58.97 an hour or $10,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.97
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 21,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,710Median: $122,700Highest 10%: $168,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,710 | $37.36 | |
| 25th | $97,740 | $46.99 | |
| Median | $122,700 | $58.97 | |
| 75th | $138,600 | $66.63 | |
| 90th | $168,600 | $81.07 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,900 |
| Madison, WI | $130,600 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 30. New Mexico | $124,500 |
| 31. Hawaii | $124,000 |
| 32. Maine | $123,100 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $122,700 |
| 34. Alabama | $122,500 |
| 35. Tennessee | $122,400 |
| 36. Montana | $122,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $58.97 ($122,700 a year).
Do software developers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $122,700 against $136,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for software developer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays software developers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $130,900 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.