salary$167,280 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$257,960per year
Jobs in the area92,770people work this job
Can a software developer afford Tacoma?
Cheap. Rent of $1,944 a month takes 13.9% 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 Tacoma, WA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $167,280 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $99,190 and $257,960.
Can a software developer afford to live in Tacoma?
Typical rent of $1,944 a month takes 13.9% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.