salary$101,040 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,180per year
Jobs in the area1,400people work this job
Can a software developer afford Sioux Falls?
Cheap. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 15.6% 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 Sioux Falls, SD?
The median pay for a software developer in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN area is $101,040 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $65,390 and $173,180.
Can a software developer afford to live in Sioux Falls?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 15.6% 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area.