salary$162,090 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$95,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$206,180per year
Jobs in the area4,370people work this job
Can a software developer afford Manchester?
Cheap. Rent of $2,055 a month takes 15.2% 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 Manchester, NH?
The median pay for a software developer in the Manchester-Nashua, NH area is $162,090 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $95,950 and $206,180.
Can a software developer afford to live in Manchester?
Typical rent of $2,055 a month takes 15.2% 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area.