salary$139,640 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,140per year
Jobs in the area7,460people work this job
Can a software developer afford Sacramento?
Cheap. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 18.5% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $139,640 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $100,040 and $209,140.
Can a software developer afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 18.5% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.