Software Developers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,750 or more. The middle half of software developers in Bismarck earn between $90,650 and $126,510.
- $76K10th
- $91K25th
- $106KMedian
- $127K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,360 | $9,113 | $52.58 |
| Median | $106,020 | $8,835 | $50.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,650 | $7,554 | $43.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,510 | $10,542 | $60.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Software developers in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($107,000) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $109,360 | $106,020 | $75,970 | $136,750 | 390 |
| North Dakota | $107,000 | $105,600 | $62,900 | $158,060 | 1,450 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $109,360, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $84,913 a year, or $7,076 a month and $3,266 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $109,360 buys what about $120,144 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$109,360
- Fargo$108,900
- Minot$101,250
- Grand Forks$94,150
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Bismarck?
$52.58 an hour on average, and $50.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $84,913 a year ($7,076 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,360.
Do software developers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.51, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.51).
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