salary$106,990 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$156,430per year
Jobs in the area310people work this job
Can a software developer afford Brownsville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 13.5% 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 Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $106,990 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $51,390 and $156,430.
Can a software developer afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 13.5% 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.