salary$123,320 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,130per year
Jobs in the area470people work this job
Can a software developer afford Killeen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 12.6% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $123,320 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $75,270 and $164,130.
Can a software developer afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 12.6% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.