salary$130,630 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,290per year
Jobs in the area6,720people work this job
Can a software developer afford Madison?
Cheap. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 15.8% 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 Madison, WI?
The median pay for a software developer in the Madison, WI area is $130,630 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $82,790 and $171,290.
Can a software developer afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 15.8% 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 Madison, WI metro area.