Software Developers pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,780 or more. The middle half of software developers in Lincoln earn between $81,160 and $127,320.
- $67K10th
- $81K25th
- $102KMedian
- $127K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,970 | $8,831 | $50.95 |
| Median | $101,690 | $8,474 | $48.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,160 | $6,763 | $39.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,320 | $10,610 | $61.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Software developers in Lincoln earn 8% less than the Nebraska average ($115,590) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $105,970 | $101,690 | $66,870 | $157,780 | 1,530 |
| Nebraska | $115,590 | $110,900 | $77,520 | $158,720 | 7,260 |
| United States | $148,100 | $135,980 | $82,460 | $214,670 | 1,687,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Software Developers salary after taxes in Lincoln
On the average salary of $105,970, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $79,438 a year, or $6,620 a month and $3,055 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $105,970 buys what about $115,712 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($119,910).
- Omaha$119,910
- Lincoln$105,970
- Grand Island$90,080
Highest-paying cities for software developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($221,710).
- San Jose, CA$221,710
- San Francisco, CA$193,430
- Seattle, WA$174,920
- Oxnard, CA$174,020
- Boulder, CO$166,480
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Software Developers salary in Lincoln: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Lincoln?
$50.95 an hour on average, and $48.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $79,438 a year ($6,620 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,970.
Do software developers earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% less than the U.S. average for this job ($148,100).
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; area Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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