salary$101,560 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$70,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,310per year
Jobs in the area810people work this job
Can a software developer afford Fort Wayne?
Cheap. Rent of $1,242 a month takes 14.7% 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 Fort Wayne, IN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Fort Wayne, IN area is $101,560 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $70,930 and $165,310.
Can a software developer afford to live in Fort Wayne?
Typical rent of $1,242 a month takes 14.7% 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 Fort Wayne, IN metro area.