Software Developers pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,260 or more. The middle half of software developers in New Orleans earn between $94,470 and $128,930.
- $78K10th
- $94K25th
- $107KMedian
- $129K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,330 | $9,861 | $56.89 |
| Median | $106,950 | $8,912 | $51.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,470 | $7,872 | $45.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,930 | $10,744 | $61.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Software developers in New Orleans earn 9% more than the Louisiana average ($108,270) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $118,330 | $106,950 | $77,760 | $161,260 | 940 |
| Louisiana | $108,270 | $102,800 | $66,350 | $151,780 | 4,080 |
| United States | $148,100 | $135,980 | $82,460 | $214,670 | 1,687,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Software Developers salary after taxes in New Orleans
On the average salary of $118,330, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $88,912 a year, or $7,409 a month and $3,420 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $118,330 buys what about $127,790 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 4th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Houma pays the most ($122,720).
- Houma$122,720
- Hammond$120,330
- Lake Charles$118,790
- New Orleans$118,330
- Slidell$107,450
- Baton Rouge$105,470
- Lafayette$105,000
- Shreveport$102,980
- Alexandria$100,290
- Monroe$95,960
Highest-paying cities for software developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($221,710).
- San Jose, CA$221,710
- San Francisco, CA$193,430
- Seattle, WA$174,920
- Oxnard, CA$174,020
- Boulder, CO$166,480
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Software Developers salary in New Orleans: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in New Orleans?
$56.89 an hour on average, and $51.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $88,912 a year ($7,409 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,330.
Do software developers earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($148,100).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252; area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.20, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.20).
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