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Software Developer Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$53.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,506/year ($6,875/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $135,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $158,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,260 Software Developer jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Software Developer salary of $110,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $82,506 — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
| Gross (median) | $110,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,568 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,484 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$4,342 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,506 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Nebraska?
- The median Software Developer salary in Nebraska is $110,900 per year ($53.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,000 and $135,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $110,900, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $82,506 per year ($6,875 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 7,260 Software Developer jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.