2026 Edition · An annual reference on what work pays
Salary
Almanac
2026 Edition
Methodology
Get the data
United States
Compare
Software Developers
Software Developers
Pick two metros — median, spread and buying power, side by side.
Software Developers
New York vs. Seattle
New York vs. San Jose
New York vs. Washington
New York vs. San Francisco
San Jose vs. Seattle
Seattle vs. Washington
San Francisco vs. Seattle
San Jose vs. Washington
San Francisco vs. San Jose
San Francisco vs. Washington