salary$111,870 a year$54 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,210per year
Jobs in the area1,500people work this job
Can a software developer afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 12.3% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a software developer in the Topeka, KS area is $111,870 a year ($54 an hour). Most earn between $67,000 and $158,210.
Can a software developer afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 12.3% 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 Topeka, KS metro area.