salary$162,650 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$223,320per year
Jobs in the area3,090people work this job
Can a software developer afford Stamford?
OK. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 21.3% 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 Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a software developer in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $162,650 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $102,200 and $223,320.
Can a software developer afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 21.3% of the median software developer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.