May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Software Developers Salary in Massachusetts

The median annual salary for software developers in Massachusetts is $165,210, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$6,354
Federal income tax-$1,092
Social Security-$394
Medicare-$92
State income tax (MA)-$309
Net take-home$4,467
Annual net: $116,147Effective rate: 29.7%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Massachusetts state rules; local taxes excluded.

Software Developers pay across Massachusetts scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of software developers in Massachusetts earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Massachusetts paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Software Developers salary in Massachusetts?

The median annual salary for software developers in Massachusetts is $165,210 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $4,467 per biweekly check.

How much does a software developers take home in Massachusetts after taxes?

On the median salary of $165,210, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home approximately $4,467 every two weeks ($6,354 gross). The effective tax rate is 29.7%.

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