salary$132,520 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$86,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$176,390per year
Jobs in the area6,010people work this job
Can a software developer afford Hartford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 13.9% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a software developer in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $132,520 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $86,800 and $176,390.
Can a software developer afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 13.9% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.