salary$123,700 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$182,580per year
Jobs in the area2,280people work this job
Can a software developer afford Albuquerque?
Cheap. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 13.6% 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 Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a software developer in the Albuquerque, NM area is $123,700 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $78,290 and $182,580.
Can a software developer afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 13.6% 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 Albuquerque, NM metro area.