What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Software Developer Analyst?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Software Developer Analyst jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $136,926 $11,410 $2,633 $65.83 Berkeley, CA $135,154 $11,262 $2,599 $64.98 Sitka, AK $132,973 $11,081 $2,557 $63.93 Mountain View, CA $130,213 $10,851 $2,504 $62.60 San Francisco, CA $130,047 $10,837 $2,500 $62.52 Livermore, CA $129,474 $10,789 $2,489 $62.25 San Jose, CA $129,251 $10,770 $2,485 $62.14 Sunnyvale, CA $128,831 $10,735 $2,477 $61.94 Daly City, CA $127,897 $10,658 $2,459 $61.49 Santa Cruz, CA $127,452 $10,621 $2,451 $61.27

Software Developer Analyst

Software Developer Analyst Salary

Q: How much does a Software Developer Analyst make?

The average annual pay for a software developer analyst in the United States is $110,380 a year — that works out to approximately $53.07 an hour. The middle 80% of Software Developer Analysts earn between $80,000 (10th percentile) and $143,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Software Developer Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$110,380

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Ohio

$106,616

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How much does a Software Developer Analyst make?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Software Developer Analyst in the United States is $110,380 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $53.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,122/week or $9,198/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $146,500 and as low as $65,000, the majority of Software Developer Analyst salaries currently range between $86,500 (25th percentile) to $134,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $143,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Software Developer Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 48000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Software Developer Analyst in your area makes on average $106,616 per year, or $3,764 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $110,380. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Software Developer Analyst salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Software Developer Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Software Developer Analyst Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Software Developer Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $22,593 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $26,546 (24.0%) above the $110,380 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Software Developer Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Santa Cruz, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Software Developer Analyst role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$136,926	$11,410	$2,633	$65.83
Berkeley, CA	$135,154	$11,262	$2,599	$64.98
Sitka, AK	$132,973	$11,081	$2,557	$63.93
Mountain View, CA	$130,213	$10,851	$2,504	$62.60
San Francisco, CA	$130,047	$10,837	$2,500	$62.52
Livermore, CA	$129,474	$10,789	$2,489	$62.25
San Jose, CA	$129,251	$10,770	$2,485	$62.14
Sunnyvale, CA	$128,831	$10,735	$2,477	$61.94
Daly City, CA	$127,897	$10,658	$2,459	$61.49
Santa Cruz, CA	$127,452	$10,621	$2,451	$61.27

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