salary$96,680 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,330per year
Jobs in the area260people work this job
Can a software developer afford Shreveport?
Cheap. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 12.9% 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 Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $96,680 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $71,410 and $134,330.
Can a software developer afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 12.9% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.