salary$129,030 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Bend, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$207,650per year
Jobs in the area690people work this job
Can a software developer afford Bend?
Cheap. Rent of $2,123 a month takes 19.7% 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 Bend, OR?
The median pay for a software developer in the Bend, OR area is $129,030 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $74,460 and $207,650.
Can a software developer afford to live in Bend?
Typical rent of $2,123 a month takes 19.7% 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 Bend, OR metro area.