salary$103,760 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,200per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a software developer afford Abilene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 14.4% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Abilene, TX area is $103,760 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $55,110 and $159,200.
Can a software developer afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 14.4% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.