salary$119,770 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$174,220per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a software developer afford Modesto?
Cheap. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 19.9% 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 Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Modesto, CA area is $119,770 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $78,540 and $174,220.
Can a software developer afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 19.9% 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 Modesto, CA metro area.