salary$106,950 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,260per year
Jobs in the area940people work this job
Can a software developer afford New Orleans?
Cheap. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 16.9% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a software developer in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $106,950 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $77,760 and $161,260.
Can a software developer afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 16.9% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.