salary$129,090 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$178,830per year
Jobs in the area7,160people work this job
Can a software developer afford Chesapeake?
Cheap. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 17.2% 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 Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $129,090 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $80,090 and $178,830.
Can a software developer afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 17.2% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.