Software Developers Salary in Maine

Software developers in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $131,230 a year) and the least in Bangor ($117,410), across the 3 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the software developers average at $129,040 and the median at $123,120 for 2,790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $148,100.

Software Developers average salary by city in Maine

Portland$131,230
Lewiston$121,000
Bangor$117,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$131,230	$128,710	$96,940	$93,600	102
Lewiston	$121,000	$117,700	$96,230	$87,323	95
Bangor	$117,410	$104,140	$91,200	$85,054	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Software Developers salary in other states

Software Developers salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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