salary$105,980 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Fargo, ND-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,480per year
Jobs in the area860people work this job
Can a software developer afford Fargo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,080 a month takes 12.2% 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 Fargo, ND?
The median pay for a software developer in the Fargo, ND-MN area is $105,980 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $60,300 and $160,480.
Can a software developer afford to live in Fargo?
Typical rent of $1,080 a month takes 12.2% 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 Fargo, ND-MN metro area.