Software Developer Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median software developer in the Milwaukee area earns $123,730 a year ($59.49 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($135,980) and 1% above the Wisconsin median ($122,660). Half of the 6,170 software developers there earn between $99,990 and $138,590.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,740 | $77,710 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $99,990 | $97,740 | $105,210 |
| Median | $123,730 | $122,660 | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $138,590 | $138,590 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $164,660 | $168,630 | $214,670 |
| Average | $120,680 | $122,620 | $148,100 |
| Jobs | 6,170 | 21,730 | 1,687,890 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for software developer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($213,110).
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- San Jose, CA: $213,110
- San Francisco, CA: $186,640
- Seattle, WA: $167,280
- New York, NY: $166,830
- Boston, MA: $166,090
- San Diego, CA: $163,270
- Los Angeles, CA: $160,920
- Portland, OR: $156,000
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- Software QA Tester: $97,390
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.