Software Developers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $102,440 -23% vs national
Median hourly $49.25
10th percentile $60,860
90th percentile $163,950
Employed locally 2,170
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,860
    25th
    $76,210
    50th (median)
    $102,440
    75th
    $127,040
    90th
    $163,950

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 149% Median Software Developers salary is 49% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,730
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $93,690
    Information Security Analysts $92,990
    Computer Network Architects $94,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other $95,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Wichita, KS is $49.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.32 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Wichita, KS is 23% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $60,860 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,210.