salary$104,030 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,460per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a software developer afford Anchorage?
Cheap. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 19.0% 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 Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a software developer in the Anchorage, AK area is $104,030 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $62,060 and $136,460.
Can a software developer afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 19.0% 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 Anchorage, AK metro area.