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Software Developer Salary in Montana (2026)
$58.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $89,115/year ($7,426/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $121,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $221,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,160 Software Developer jobs in Montana (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Software Developer salary of $121,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,115 — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
| Gross (median) | $121,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,012 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,332 |
| Montana state income tax | −$5,532 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,115 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Montana?
- The median Software Developer salary in Montana is $121,990 per year ($58.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,800 and $169,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $121,990, a single filer in Montana takes home about $89,115 per year ($7,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.9%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,160 Software Developer jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.