salary$100,440 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Billings, MT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$185,800per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a software developer afford Billings?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 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 Billings, MT?
The median pay for a software developer in the Billings, MT area is $100,440 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $64,450 and $185,800.
Can a software developer afford to live in Billings?
Typical rent of $1,508 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 Billings, MT metro area.