Software Developers Salary in Boston
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Median Annual Salary
$154,240
as of 2024
Total Employment
48,200
jobs in this area
Salary Overview
Median Annual Salary
$154,240
$74/hour
Mean Annual Salary
$154,840
$74/hour
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile
$99,840
25th Percentile
$127,460
75th Percentile
$172,970
90th Percentile
$208,590
Entry Median Senior
5-Year Salary Trends
| Year | Mean Annual Salary | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,840 | — |
Quick Facts
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Growth Outlook
- High
- Work Environment
- Office Remote
Other Careers in Boston
Web Developers
$91k
Computer Programmers
$99k
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
$103k
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$98k
Data Scientists
$113k
Database Administrators
$105k
Data Source
Salary and employment data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program.
Data reflects 2024 annual averages. Wages shown are before taxes and may vary based on experience, education, and employer.