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Software Developer Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$62.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,779/year ($7,732/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $156,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 35,890 Software Developer jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Software Developer salary of $130,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $92,779 — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
| Gross (median) | $130,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,946 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,949 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$7,376 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,779 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,732 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Minnesota?
- The median Software Developer salary in Minnesota is $130,050 per year ($62.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,670 and $156,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $130,050, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $92,779 per year ($7,732 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.7%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 35,890 Software Developer jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.