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Software Developer Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$60.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,878/year ($7,823/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $126,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $158,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 55,920 Software Developer jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Software Developer salary of $126,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $93,878 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $126,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,106 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,681 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,885 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,878 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,823 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Software Developer salary in Pennsylvania is $126,550 per year ($60.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,590 and $158,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $126,550, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $93,878 per year ($7,823 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 55,920 Software Developer jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.