salary$156,000 a year$75 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,540per year
Jobs in the area18,260people work this job
Can a software developer afford Portland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 14.4% 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 Portland, OR?
The median pay for a software developer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $156,000 a year ($75 an hour). Most earn between $94,040 and $213,540.
Can a software developer afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 14.4% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.