Software Developer Salary in South Dakota
Based on 2K+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$96,310
$46.303/hr
vs National Average
$127,401
-24.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $160K
2K employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,530 |
| 25th percentile | $79,810 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,310 |
| 75th percentile | $121,190 |
| 90th percentile | $160,380 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,290 |
| 2023 | $82,850 |
| 2024 | $87,770 |
| 2025 | $96,310 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,290 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $82,850 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $87,770 | $121,352 |
| 2025 | $96,310 | $127,401 |