salary$131,290 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$193,460per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a software developer afford Waterbury?
Cheap. Rent of $1,534 a month takes 14.0% 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 Waterbury, CT?
The median pay for a software developer in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT area is $131,290 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $79,540 and $193,460.
Can a software developer afford to live in Waterbury?
Typical rent of $1,534 a month takes 14.0% 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 Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area.