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Software Developer Salary in Arizona (2026)
$62.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,069/year ($8,089/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $129,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $159,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,050 Software Developer jobs in Arizona (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Software Developer salary of $129,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,069 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $129,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,860 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,921 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,840 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,069 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,089 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Arizona?
- The median Software Developer salary in Arizona is $129,690 per year ($62.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,310 and $159,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $129,690, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $97,069 per year ($8,089 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 38,050 Software Developer jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.