Software Developer Salary in Nevada (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Software Developers in Nevada, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$128,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$61.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $135,980
State Rank
#24 of 50
4,520 employed here

How much does a Software Developer make in Nevada?

Software Developers in Nevada take home a median of $128,810 annually — roughly $61.93 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $135,980.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $73,990 while the top 10% make $194,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $100,680 and $167,820 a year.

Software Developer salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$73,990$35.57
25th percentile (early career)$100,680$48.40
50th percentile (median)$128,810$61.93
75th percentile (experienced)$167,820$80.68
90th percentile (top earners)$194,470$93.50

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 24th out of 50 states and territories for Software Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$174,410
2Washington$166,540
3New York$166,180
4Massachusetts$165,210
5Oregon$142,720

Working as a Software Developer in Nevada

Nationally, about 1,688,000 people work as Software Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($128,810) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Software Developer make in Nevada?
The median Software Developer salary in Nevada is $128,810 per year, or about $61.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $73,990 at the entry level to $194,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Software Developers about 5% less than the national median of $135,980. Nevada ranks 24th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Software Developers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $128,810 a year. About 4,520 Software Developers are employed in Nevada. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.