salary$119,780 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$176,000per year
Jobs in the area910people work this job
Can a software developer afford Augusta?
Cheap. Rent of $1,458 a month takes 14.6% 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 Augusta, GA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC area is $119,780 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $77,130 and $176,000.
Can a software developer afford to live in Augusta?
Typical rent of $1,458 a month takes 14.6% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area.