Software Developers pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $160,720 or more. The middle half of software developers in State College earn between $88,750 and $132,160.
- $74K10th
- $89K25th
- $104KMedian
- $132K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,920 | $9,410 | $54.29 |
| Median | $103,620 | $8,635 | $49.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,750 | $7,396 | $42.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,160 | $11,013 | $63.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Software developers in State College earn 12% less than the Pennsylvania average ($128,110) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $112,920 | $103,620 | $73,970 | $160,720 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $128,110 | $126,550 | $77,750 | $178,080 | 55,920 |
| 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 State College
On the average salary of $112,920, a single filer in State College takes home about $84,803 a year, or $7,067 a month and $3,262 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is State College a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $112,920 buys what about $116,699 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 11th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($136,050).
- Philadelphia$136,050
- Pittsburgh$126,430
- Allentown$124,420
- Lebanon$123,670
- York$123,010
- Scranton$119,240
- Reading$119,170
- Harrisburg$117,230
- Lancaster$114,920
- State College$112,920
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 State College: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in State College?
$54.29 an hour on average, and $49.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in State College?
About $84,803 a year ($7,067 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,920. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do software developers earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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