Software Developer Ii

Software Developer Ii Salary

$48K

$110K

$166.5K

$111,845

/year

$53.77

/hour

Software Developer Ii Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$111,845

Columbus

Ohio

$108,031

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    How much does a Software Developer Ii make?

    As of Jul 18, 2026, the average annual pay for a Software Developer Ii in the United States is $111,845 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $53.77 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,150/week or $9,320/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $166,500 and as low as $48,000, the majority of Software Developer Ii salaries currently range between $90,000 (25th percentile) to $130,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $151,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Software Developer Ii varies greatly (by as much as 40000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Software Developer Ii in your area makes on average $108,031 per year, or $3,814 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $111,845. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Software Developer Ii salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Software Developer Ii 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 Ii Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Software Developer Ii job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $25,103 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $26,898 (24.0%) above the $111,845 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 Ii appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Santa Clara, 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 Ii role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $138,743

    $66.70

    Cupertino, CA

    $137,988

    $66.34

    Berkeley, CA

    $136,948

    $65.84

    Redwood City, CA

    $136,938

    $65.84

    Sitka, AK

    $134,737

    $64.78

    Mountain View, CA

    $131,941

    $63.43

    Menlo Park, CA

    $131,805

    $63.37

    San Francisco, CA

    $131,773

    $63.35

    Stanford, CA

    $131,583

    $63.26

    Santa Clara, CA

    $131,355

    $63.15

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Software Developer Ii Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Software Developer Ii category.

    For example Javascript Software Engineer jobs pay as much as $30,554 (27.3%) more than the average Software Developer Ii salary of $111,845. If you're qualified, finding work as a Javascript Software Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Software Developer Ii position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Javascript Software Engineer

    $142,399

    $68.46

    Senior Javascript Developer

    $125,642

    $60.40

    Mobile Software Engineer

    $125,095

    $60.14

    Web Performance Engineer

    $122,736

    $59.01

    Java Web Developer

    $102,264

    $49.17

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Software Developer Ii salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $111,845 per year or $53.77 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.