salary$133,290 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,920per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,400per year
Jobs in the area67,030people work this job
Can a software developer afford Richardson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,963 a month takes 17.7% 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 Richardson, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $133,290 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $85,920 and $179,400.
Can a software developer afford to live in Richardson?
Typical rent of $1,963 a month takes 17.7% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.