salary$124,500 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$191,710per year
Jobs in the area10,320people work this job
Can a software developer afford Pittsburgh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 15.6% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $124,500 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $76,030 and $191,710.
Can a software developer afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 15.6% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.