Upwork employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 20% lower than the average of Software Developer professionals at Upwork worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,778 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,051 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer at Upwork is $122,679 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $196,155 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,533 (25th percentile) and $157,579 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by Upwork Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $46 and $76 per hour.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $8,044 and $13,132 monthly.
