Software developer salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for software developers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $122,786 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $166,540 | $122,786 | $10,232 | 107,030 |
| Massachusetts | $165,210 | $115,487 | $9,624 | 48,190 |
| California | $174,410 | $115,035 | $9,586 | 284,390 |
| New York | $166,180 | $114,662 | $9,555 | 113,510 |
| New Hampshire | $139,720 | $106,765 | $8,897 | 10,840 |
| Texas | $132,150 | $101,591 | $8,466 | 163,880 |
| Florida | $130,980 | $100,791 | $8,399 | 87,890 |
| Nevada | $128,810 | $99,308 | $8,276 | 4,520 |
| North Carolina | $134,710 | $98,348 | $8,196 | 58,470 |
| Virginia | $136,460 | $97,504 | $8,125 | 88,280 |
| New Jersey | $135,940 | $96,294 | $8,024 | 51,570 |
| Illinois | $132,110 | $95,169 | $7,931 | 56,310 |
| Georgia | $131,010 | $95,022 | $7,919 | 49,700 |
| Tennessee | $122,430 | $94,947 | $7,912 | 19,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $126,550 | $93,878 | $7,823 | 55,920 |
| Michigan | $125,570 | $92,007 | $7,667 | 43,460 |
| Wyoming | $115,170 | $89,852 | $7,488 | 1,510 |
| Ohio | $114,090 | $86,007 | $7,167 | 44,790 |
| South Dakota | $96,310 | $76,584 | $6,382 | 2,380 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.