salary$127,310 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,830per year
Jobs in the area1,360people work this job
Can a software developer afford El Paso?
Cheap. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 11.7% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the El Paso, TX area is $127,310 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $77,500 and $164,830.
Can a software developer afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 11.7% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.