Intermediate Software Developer Salary in the United States

How much does an Intermediate Software Developer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intermediate Software Developer in the United States is $103,109 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Intermediate Software Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,041
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,613 to $111,972
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,146
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Intermediate Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,972 $9,331 $2,153 $54
Average $103,109 $8,592 $1,983 $50
25th Percentile $91,613 $7,634 $1,762 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Software Developer Salaries

An Intermediate Software Developer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Intermediate Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate Software Developer'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): $74,339
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,907
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,767
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,015
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,139
Levels Salary
Web Softw... Level Intermediate Software Developer$74,339
Intermedi... Level Intermediate Software Developer$103,907
Web Softw... Level Intermediate Software Developer$119,767
Web Softw... Level Intermediate Software Developer$141,015
Web Softw... Level Intermediate Software Developer$153,139
$74,339 0 yr
$103,907 < 2 yrs
$119,767 2-4 yrs
$141,015 5-8 yrs
$153,139 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Intermediate Software Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Intermediate Software Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $114,162.
  • California: $113,729.
  • Massachusetts: $112,214.

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate Software Developers

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: $130,051
  • San Francisco: $128,627
  • Oakland: $125,917

What Skills Can Increase an Intermediate Software Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.91% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Software Development (Mentioned in 4.42% Job Postings): Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.
  • CSS (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): Cascading Style Sheets is a style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in a markup language such as HTML or XML. CSS is a cornerstone technology of the World Wide Web, alongside HTML and JavaScript.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 2.91%
Software Development 4.42%
CSS 2.75%
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 an Intermediate Software Developer's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
$106,202
3%
Innovation
$105,171
2%
AWS
$105,171
2%
Azure
$104,140
1%
Analysis
$104,140
1%
Insight
$104,140
1%
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Intermediate Software Developer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Intermediate Software Developer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Intermediate Software Developer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Intermediate Software Developer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Intermediate Software Developer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$128,886$62.025%
Pharmaceuticals$123,731$59.020%
Software & Networking$123,731$59.020%
Energy & Utilities$118,575$57.015%
Financial Services$118,575$57.015%

How Education impacts an Intermediate Software Developer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Intermediate Software Developers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Intermediate Software Developer with a Associate's Degree is between $90,711 and $96,371).

Intermediate Software Developer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Intermediate Software Developer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 10.0%
Associates 9.3%
Bachelors 61.1%
Masters 18.6%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Intermediate Software Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intermediate Software Developer'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Intermediate Software Developer

Salaries for an Intermediate Software Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,296 in 2023 to around $102,988 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intermediate Software Developer salary trends, .

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FAQ about Intermediate Software Developer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Intermediate Software Developer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Intermediate Software Developer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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