salary$131,750 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$82,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$180,460per year
Jobs in the area29,380people work this job
Can a software developer afford Tempe?
Cheap. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 17.8% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a software developer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $131,750 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $82,500 and $180,460.
Can a software developer afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 17.8% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.