salary$131,620 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Salem, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,460per year
Jobs in the area970people work this job
Can a software developer afford Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,690 a month takes 15.4% 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 Salem, OR?
The median pay for a software developer in the Salem, OR area is $131,620 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $82,630 and $170,460.
Can a software developer afford to live in Salem?
Typical rent of $1,690 a month takes 15.4% 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 Salem, OR metro area.