salary$121,050 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,370per year
Jobs in the area810people work this job
Can a software developer afford Eugene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 15.9% 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 Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a software developer in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $121,050 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $73,760 and $179,370.
Can a software developer afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 15.9% 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.