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Software Developer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$79.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $115,927/year ($9,661/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $102,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $131,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $165,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $190,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 48,190 Software Developer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Software Developer salary of $165,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $115,927 — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
| Gross (median) | $165,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,384 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,639 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$8,261 |
| Take-home (annual) | $115,927 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,661 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Software Developer salary in Massachusetts is $165,210 per year ($79.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $131,370 and $190,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $165,210, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $115,927 per year ($9,661 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 48,190 Software Developer jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.