salary$115,780 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,490per year
Jobs in the area1,220people work this job
Can a software developer afford Davenport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,262 a month takes 13.1% 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 Davenport, IA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area is $115,780 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $77,920 and $163,490.
Can a software developer afford to live in Davenport?
Typical rent of $1,262 a month takes 13.1% 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 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area.