salary$133,040 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$177,470per year
Jobs in the area1,190people work this job
Can a software developer afford New Haven?
Cheap. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 18.1% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a software developer in the New Haven, CT area is $133,040 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $78,980 and $177,470.
Can a software developer afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 18.1% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.