salary$101,690 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,780per year
Jobs in the area1,530people work this job
Can a software developer afford Lincoln?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 15.7% 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 Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a software developer in the Lincoln, NE area is $101,690 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $66,870 and $157,780.
Can a software developer afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 15.7% 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 Lincoln, NE metro area.