Software Developers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $106,070 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.00
10th percentile $62,870
90th percentile $174,680
Employed locally 360
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,870
    25th
    $81,800
    50th (median)
    $106,070
    75th
    $132,500
    90th
    $174,680

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 134% Median Software Developers salary is 34% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $132,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $132,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Winchester, VA-WV $128,960
    Winston-Salem, NC $125,140

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,770
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $71,820
    Operations Research Analysts $70,170
    Data Scientists $99,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Kenosha, WI is $51.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.93 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Kenosha, WI is 20.3% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $62,870 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,800.