salary$125,710 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Reno, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,780per year
Jobs in the area1,200people work this job
Can a software developer afford Reno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,783 a month takes 17.0% 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 Reno, NV?
The median pay for a software developer in the Reno, NV area is $125,710 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $64,090 and $173,780.
Can a software developer afford to live in Reno?
Typical rent of $1,783 a month takes 17.0% 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 Reno, NV metro area.