Software Developer Salary in Philadelphia, PA
Updated
The median software developer in the Philadelphia area earns $133,040 a year ($63.96 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($135,980) and 5% above the Pennsylvania median ($126,550). Half of the 28,480 software developers there earn between $103,920 and $165,140.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,960 | $77,750 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $103,920 | $98,590 | $105,210 |
| Median | $133,040 | $126,550 | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $165,140 | $158,390 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $190,180 | $178,080 | $214,670 |
| Average | $136,050 | $128,110 | $148,100 |
| Jobs | 28,480 | 55,920 | 1,687,890 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for software developer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($213,110).
Paid less than $133,040? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my paySoftware developer pay in other cities
- Pittsburgh, PA: $124,500
- 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
- All cities
Similar jobs in Philadelphia, PA
- Software QA Tester: $102,740
- Web Developer: $94,570
- IT Support Specialist: $62,210
- Computer Systems Analyst: $105,050
- Network Administrator: $100,460
- Information Security Analyst: $132,560
- All jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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.