salary$129,030 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,030per year
Jobs in the area9,820people work this job
Can a software developer afford St. Louis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 12.1% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a software developer in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $129,030 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $77,730 and $169,030.
Can a software developer afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 12.1% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.