salary$122,930 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,890per year
Jobs in the area1,770people work this job
Can a software developer afford Allentown?
Cheap. Rent of $1,594 a month takes 15.6% 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 Allentown, PA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ area is $122,930 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $74,960 and $175,890.
Can a software developer afford to live in Allentown?
Typical rent of $1,594 a month takes 15.6% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.