salary$109,010 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,710per year
Jobs in the area660people work this job
Can a software developer afford Lafayette?
Cheap. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 12.1% 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 Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Lafayette, LA area is $109,010 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $68,050 and $136,710.
Can a software developer afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 12.1% 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 Lafayette, LA metro area.