Software Developer Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 54K+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$150,520
$72.365/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
+24.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$99K – $208K
54K employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,360 |
| 25th percentile | $125,430 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $150,520 |
| 75th percentile | $172,680 |
| 90th percentile | $208,220 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,330 |
| 2023 | $137,130 |
| 2024 | $150,520 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,330 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $137,130 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $150,520 | $121,352 |