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Hourly Wage for Software Systems Developer III Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Software Systems Developer III?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Software Systems Developer III in the United States is $62, which translates to an annual salary of about $128,711.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57 to $66 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52 per hour
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Software Systems Developer III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $136,787 $11,399 $2,631 $66
Average $128,711 $10,726 $2,475 $62
25th Percentile $117,573 $9,798 $2,261 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Software Systems Developer III Salaries

A Software Systems Developer III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Systems Developer III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Systems Developer III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $123,724
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $124,555
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,217
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,157
  • Expert (over 8 years): $132,930
Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Systems Developer III$123,724
Intermediate Level Software Systems Developer III$124,555
Senior Level Software Systems Developer III$126,217
Specialist Level Software Systems Developer III$130,157
Expert Level Software Systems Developer III$132,930
$123,724 0 yr
$124,555 < 2 yrs
$126,217 2-4 yrs
$130,157 5-8 yrs
$132,930 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Software Systems Developer IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $162,343
  • San Francisco: $160,747
  • Oakland: $157,182

What Skills Can Increase a Software Systems Developer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Programming (Mentioned in 3.79% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
  • SQL (Mentioned in 2.54% Job Postings): Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).
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Leadership 3.76%
Programming 3.79%
SQL 2.54%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Software Systems Developer III's salary.
  • Microservices: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Kubernetes: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microservices
 $137,721
7%
Commitment
 $135,147
5%
Kubernetes
 $133,859
4%
Insight
 $133,859
4%
Docker
 $133,859
4%
Continuous Learning
 $133,859
4%
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Software Systems Developer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Systems Developer III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $128,711/year
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Average $62/hour
$66
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $136,787 $11,399 $2,631 $66
Average $128,711 $10,726 $2,475 $62
25th Percentile $117,573 $9,798 $2,261 $57

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Salary Trends for Software Systems Developer III

Salaries for a Software Systems Developer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,660 in 2023 to around $114,919 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Systems Developer III salary trends, .

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FAQ about Software Systems Developer III

1. What are the responsibilities of Software Systems Developer III?

Designs, analyzes, maintains, and tests software systems. Identifies and analyzes users' needs and preferences. Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving problems. Corrects programming errors, codes systems enhancements, and makes recommendations for improvements based on the findings. Stays current on emerging trends and software systems development best practices. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Software Systems Developer III

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Programming: Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

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SQL: Structured Query Language) is a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS), or for stream processing in a relational data stream management system (RDSMS).

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