What the numbers say
The median wage for Software Developers in Arizona was $128,690 in 2024, about 7% below the US median of $138,520. The average came in at $133,140, a bit higher than the median, which tells us a smaller group of senior developers pulls the figure up.
The range is wide. At the 10th percentile, pay starts around $80,300. At the 90th, it reaches $186,280. That gap, roughly $106,000 from bottom to top, reflects how much experience, specialization, and employer type matter in this occupation. An entry-level role at a smaller Arizona firm and a senior position at a large tech shop are both counted in that single median figure.
Arizona's overall cost of living sits almost exactly at the national baseline, with a BEA index of 100.8. That means the 7% nominal gap versus the US median translates to a roughly equivalent real gap. Arizona developers take home less than the national figure in both nominal and purchasing-power terms, unlike some lower-wage states where cheaper housing closes the gap.
On outlook, BLS projects Software Developer employment to grow 15.8% between 2024 and 2034. That falls in the "much faster than average" category, the highest BLS uses. Even with a below-national median, the job count in Arizona stood at 35,650 in 2024, a substantial base for a state that is not typically grouped with California or Washington in discussions of tech employment concentration.
Salary distribution
Where Arizona software developers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $100,320 and $157,710, with a median of $128,690.
Software Developers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 1,000 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $129,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 62 | $88,100 |
| Level II — qualified | 235 | $111,100 |
| Level III — experienced | 112 | $139,192 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 75 | $165,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Software Developers in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | Software Engineer | 76 | $147,500 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Solution Specialist | 39 | $138,403 |
| INTRAEDGE, INC. | SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 33 | $111,072 |
| First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. | Lead Software Engineer | 30 | $143,711 |
| Intel Corporation | Software Engineer | 28 | $134,514 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Software Development Engineer II | 20 | $158,600 |
| IBM Corporation | Application Developer | 17 | $131,363 |
| American Airlines, Inc. | Sr. Developer, IT Applications | 16 | $111,072 |
| The University of Phoenix, Inc. | Engineer III | 15 | $129,979 |
| Insight Direct USA, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer | 13 | $170,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Systems Engineer at Virtue Group LLC$111,072PhoenixDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503315
- Manager, Engineering at Carvana, LLC$175,900TempeDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502446
- DEVOPS ENGINEER at ROBOTICS STAFFING LLC$87,651PHOENIXDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503538
- Sr. Software Engineer at First Citizens Bank and Trust Co.$134,514PhoenixDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503705
- Software Engineer at K2 Partnering Solutions, Inc.$119,995GilbertDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503675
- Technical Lead at First Citizens Bank and Trust Co.$134,514PhoenixDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503098
- Tech Architect at Hexaware Technologies, Inc.$134,514ScottsdaleDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25356-500650
- Principal Software Engineer at CertifID, Inc.$220,000GilbertDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25355-500280
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Software Developers pay by experience level in Arizona
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Software Developers specialties in Arizona
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 623 certified offers. The most common variant is Software Engineer at a median of $130,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 277 | $130,000 |
| Software Developer | Savvas Learning Company LLC | 124 | $111,072 |
| Senior Engineer | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 59 | $134,514 |
| Sr Software Development Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 31 | $152,100 |
| Manager | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 25 | $167,000 |
| Data Engineer | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 22 | $113,660 |
| Application Developer | IBM Corporation | 18 | $129,498 |
| Java Developer | Chariot Technology Solutions | 16 | $105,040 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 14 | $111,072 |
| DevOps Engineer | Early Warning Services, LLC | 13 | $111,072 |
| Software Engineering | Microsoft Corporation | 12 | $147,638 |
| Solution Architect | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 12 | $141,652 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Software Developers in Arizona, by industry
Median offered wage across 986 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $111,080.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | INTRAEDGE, INC. | 504 | $111,080 |
| Finance and insurance | American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | 193 | $142,400 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 106 | $136,204 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 62 | $157,934 |
| Manufacturing | Intel Corporation | 48 | $134,757 |
| Education | The University of Phoenix, Inc. | 31 | $128,411 |
| Transportation and logistics | American Airlines, Inc. | 22 | $111,072 |
| Healthcare | Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC | 9 | $157,934 |
| Real estate | U-Haul International, Inc | 6 | $128,538 |
| Energy and utilities | Arizona Public Service Company | 5 | $134,514 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+15.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Software Developers in Arizona?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Developers in Arizona is $128,690.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Software Developers?
- The Arizona median is -7.1% versus the BLS national figure of $138,520.
- What is the salary range for Software Developers in Arizona?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $80,300 and the 90th-percentile at $186,280, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Software Developers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 15.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Software Developers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.