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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Development Specialist in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $141,805, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $131,770, Information Technology with a median total pay of $126,628, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $122,282, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $114,210.
Retail & Wholesale
The top paying company in Retail & Wholesale for Software Development Specialist is Wayfair.
Software Development Specialist: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Software Development Specialist make?
Total pay range
$95K - $156K/yr
$121K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$78K - $124K/yrBase pay
$17K - $32K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025769 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Frequently asked questions about Software Development Specialist salaries
The average salary for Software Development Specialist is $121,169 per year or $58 per hour, with top earners making up to $194,029 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $95,238 (25th percentile) to $155,745 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 769 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Specialist employees.
The highest salary for Software Development Specialist is $155,745 per year, $12,979 per month or $75 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Development Specialist is $95,238 per year, $7,936 per month or $46 per hour.
