Software Developers pay range in Minot
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,070 or more. The middle half of software developers in Minot earn between $64,150 and $109,110.
- $62K10th
- $64K25th
- $108KMedian
- $109K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,250 | $8,438 | $48.68 |
| Median | $108,470 | $9,039 | $52.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,150 | $5,346 | $30.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,110 | $9,092 | $52.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Minot vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Software developers in Minot earn 5% less than the North Dakota average ($107,000) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | $101,250 | $108,470 | $62,390 | $157,070 | 50 |
| 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 Minot
On the average salary of $101,250, a single filer in Minot takes home about $79,366 a year, or $6,614 a month and $3,053 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 Minot a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minot area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.0), so the average $101,250 buys what about $116,342 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Minot ($48,940). A typical home costs $268,181, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other North Dakota cities
Minot ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($109,360).
- 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 Minot: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Minot?
$48.68 an hour on average, and $52.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Minot?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Minot?
About $79,366 a year ($6,614 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,250.
Do software developers earn more in Minot than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Minot, ND (33500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.13, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.13).
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