salary$116,530 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,760per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a software developer afford Amarillo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 12.6% 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 Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Amarillo, TX area is $116,530 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $76,420 and $157,760.
Can a software developer afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 12.6% 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 Amarillo, TX metro area.