salary$123,710 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Tucson, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$184,820per year
Jobs in the area4,060people work this job
Can a software developer afford Tucson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,358 a month takes 13.2% 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 Tucson, AZ?
The median pay for a software developer in the Tucson, AZ area is $123,710 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $79,090 and $184,820.
Can a software developer afford to live in Tucson?
Typical rent of $1,358 a month takes 13.2% 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 Tucson, AZ metro area.