May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Software Developers Salary in Pennsylvania

The median annual salary for software developers in Pennsylvania is $126,550, 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)$4,867
Federal income tax-$735
Social Security-$302
Medicare-$71
State income tax (PA)-$149
Net take-home$3,611
Annual net: $93,878Effective rate: 25.8%

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

Software Developers pay across Pennsylvania scenarios

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Software Developers salary in Pennsylvania?

The median annual salary for software developers in Pennsylvania is $126,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $3,611 per biweekly check.

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

On the median salary of $126,550, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home approximately $3,611 every two weeks ($4,867 gross). The effective tax rate is 25.8%.

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