salary$107,520 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,840per year
Jobs in the area4,310people work this job
Can a software developer afford Grand Rapids?
Cheap. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 19.5% 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a software developer in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $107,520 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $75,670 and $161,840.
Can a software developer afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 19.5% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.