salary$124,990 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,440per year
Jobs in the area12,160people work this job
Can a software developer afford Kansas City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,535 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 Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a software developer in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $124,990 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $76,340 and $169,440.
Can a software developer afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 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 Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.