salary$125,220 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Omaha, NE-IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,800per year
Jobs in the area3,920people work this job
Can a software developer afford Omaha?
Cheap. Rent of $1,448 a month takes 13.9% 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 Omaha, NE?
The median pay for a software developer in the Omaha, NE-IA area is $125,220 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $80,120 and $162,800.
Can a software developer afford to live in Omaha?
Typical rent of $1,448 a month takes 13.9% 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 Omaha, NE-IA metro area.