Software Developers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $125,150 -6% vs national
Median hourly $60.17
10th percentile $74,940
90th percentile $199,500
Employed locally 130
National median $133,080

Compare Software Developers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Connecticut stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Software Developers
in
Connecticut
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,940
    25th
    $98,030
    50th (median)
    $125,150
    75th
    $160,550
    90th
    $199,500

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,670
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,300
    Web Developers $59,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other $91,570
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $97,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Connecticut is $60.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.87 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Connecticut is 6% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $74,940 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,030.