Software Developers Salary in Montana

Software developers in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $138,960 a year) and the least in Helena ($110,210), across the 3 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the software developers average at $133,550 and the median at $121,990 for 2,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $148,100.

Software Developers average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$138,960
Billings$118,620
Helena$110,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$138,960	$126,110	$103,400	$99,755	103
Billings	$118,620	$100,440	$82,600	$86,938	94
Helena	$110,210	$99,370	$80,200	$81,497	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Software Developers salary in other states

Software Developers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

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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