salary$114,340 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,810per year
Jobs in the area1,250people work this job
Can a software developer afford Cedar Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 12.3% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $114,340 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $70,070 and $161,810.
Can a software developer afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 12.3% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.