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Software Developers average salary by city in Iowa
- Ames$126,610
- Des Moines$122,980
- Davenport$117,680
- Waterloo$116,630
- Cedar Rapids$116,430
- Dubuque$115,590
- Iowa City$113,220
- Sioux City$104,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $126,610 | $129,440 | $100,120 | $93,605 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $122,980 | $126,460 | $101,550 | $91,261 | 92 |
| Davenport | $117,680 | $115,780 | $99,010 | $87,758 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $116,630 | $113,970 | $90,130 | $87,059 | 87 |
| Cedar Rapids | $116,430 | $114,340 | $84,310 | $86,926 | 89 |
| Dubuque | $115,590 | $105,360 | $89,160 | $86,367 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $113,220 | $107,680 | $86,430 | $84,790 | 92 |
| Sioux City | $104,200 | $101,150 | $80,790 | $78,787 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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