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Software Developers average salary by city in Missouri
- St. Louis$126,090
- Kansas City$121,940
- Columbia$110,170
- Joplin$107,690
- Cape Girardeau$107,610
- Springfield$106,280
- St. Joseph$104,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $126,090 | $129,030 | $101,670 | $91,199 | 95 |
| Kansas City | $121,940 | $124,990 | $97,560 | $88,599 | 93 |
| Columbia | $110,170 | $101,020 | $83,170 | $82,094 | 89 |
| Joplin | $107,690 | $105,960 | $77,200 | $80,466 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $107,610 | $100,220 | $87,930 | $80,413 | 86 |
| Springfield | $106,280 | $102,350 | $76,540 | $79,540 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $104,090 | $98,570 | $83,600 | $78,102 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes St. Louis's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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