salary$131,590 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Boise City, ID area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,170per year
Jobs in the area3,240people work this job
Can a software developer afford Boise City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,711 a month takes 15.6% 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 Boise City, ID?
The median pay for a software developer in the Boise City, ID area is $131,590 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $75,680 and $172,170.
Can a software developer afford to live in Boise City?
Typical rent of $1,711 a month takes 15.6% 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 Boise City, ID metro area.