Software Developers pay range in Lynchburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $167,500 or more. The middle half of software developers in Lynchburg earn between $89,190 and $141,380.
- $70K10th
- $89K25th
- $110KMedian
- $141K75th
- $168K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,720 | $9,893 | $57.08 |
| Median | $109,840 | $9,153 | $52.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,190 | $7,432 | $42.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $141,380 | $11,782 | $67.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Lynchburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Software developers in Lynchburg earn 19% less than the Virginia average ($146,340) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | $118,720 | $109,840 | $69,660 | $167,500 | 510 |
| Virginia | $146,340 | $136,460 | $83,350 | $211,930 | 88,280 |
| 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 Lynchburg
On the average salary of $118,720, a single filer in Lynchburg takes home about $86,337 a year, or $7,195 a month and $3,321 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Lynchburg a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lynchburg area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.4), so the average $118,720 buys what about $132,851 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lynchburg ($46,190). A typical home costs $291,459, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other Virginia cities
Lynchburg ranks 8th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($139,340).
- Richmond$139,340
- Charlottesville$131,360
- Virginia Beach$129,340
- Winchester$126,010
- Blacksburg$122,180
- Harrisonburg$122,060
- Staunton$120,690
- Lynchburg$118,720
- Roanoke$118,360
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 Lynchburg: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Lynchburg?
$57.08 an hour on average, and $52.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Lynchburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Lynchburg?
About $86,337 a year ($7,195 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,720.
Do software developers earn more in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, VA (31340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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