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Software Developer Salary in Idaho (2026)
$63.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,087/year ($7,924/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $93,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,750 Software Developer jobs in Idaho (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Software Developer salary of $131,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $95,087 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $131,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,316 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,067 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$6,121 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,087 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,924 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Idaho?
- The median Software Developer salary in Idaho is $131,590 per year ($63.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $93,740 and $160,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $131,590, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $95,087 per year ($7,924 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 5,750 Software Developer jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.