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Software Developers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Kenosha$132,090
- Madison$129,020
- Milwaukee$120,680
- Eau Claire$118,220
- La Crosse$118,080
- Appleton$116,010
- Janesville$115,220
- Oshkosh$113,840
- Green Bay$112,190
- Sheboygan$111,770
- Fond du Lac$111,670
- Racine$111,580
- Wausau$108,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | $132,090 | $130,330 | $103,210 | $95,217 | 101 |
| Madison | $129,020 | $130,630 | $101,970 | $93,301 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $120,680 | $123,730 | $99,990 | $88,073 | 97 |
| Eau Claire | $118,220 | $104,490 | $94,620 | $86,489 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $118,080 | $102,110 | $84,710 | $86,399 | 92 |
| Appleton | $116,010 | $102,970 | $82,240 | $85,065 | 92 |
| Janesville | $115,220 | $105,670 | $89,980 | $84,556 | 94 |
| Oshkosh | $113,840 | $104,000 | $95,350 | $83,667 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $112,190 | $103,160 | $85,820 | $82,605 | 93 |
| Sheboygan | $111,770 | $101,380 | $93,140 | $82,334 | 94 |
| Fond du Lac | $111,670 | $104,140 | $86,040 | $82,270 | 92 |
| Racine | $111,580 | $101,220 | $79,680 | $82,212 | 96 |
| Wausau | $108,380 | $98,650 | $80,380 | $80,150 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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