salary$123,730 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,660per year
Jobs in the area6,170people work this job
Can a software developer afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 12.5% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a software developer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $123,730 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $77,740 and $164,660.
Can a software developer afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 12.5% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.