Software Developers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $102,240 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.15
10th percentile $61,840
90th percentile $157,770
Employed locally 1,220
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,840
    25th
    $76,840
    50th (median)
    $102,240
    75th
    $129,640
    90th
    $157,770

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 150% Median Software Developers salary is 50% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $138,480
    Jacksonville, NC $125,530
    Jacksonville, FL $125,320
    Jackson, MI $120,840
    Kansas City, MO-KS $114,440
    Joplin, MO-KS $112,620

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,420
    Information Security Analysts $94,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,200
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $76,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Topeka, KS is $49.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.06 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Topeka, KS is 23.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $61,840 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,840.