salary$132,960 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$178,330per year
Jobs in the area36,300people work this job
Can a software developer afford Atlanta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 18.0% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $132,960 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $83,400 and $178,330.
Can a software developer afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 18.0% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.