salary$105,980 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$152,500per year
Jobs in the area2,040people work this job
Can a software developer afford Wichita?
Cheap. Rent of $1,162 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a software developer in the Wichita, KS area is $105,980 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $62,860 and $152,500.
Can a software developer afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 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 Wichita, KS metro area.