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Software Developers salary
in Reading, PA

Software Developers in the Reading, PA metro earn a median of $120,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 640 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 4% below the PA statewide median of $126,550. It ranks #187 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS · READING, PA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · READING, PA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$75,480P25$93,520MEDIAN$120,920P75$136,210P90$164,980
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$82,460P25$105,210MEDIAN$135,980P75$171,980P90$214,670
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN READING · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES

Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.

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Questions

What is the average Software Developers salary in Reading?

The BLS median is $120,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 640 jobs pay between $93,520 and $136,210. The 10th percentile is $75,480 and the 90th is $164,980.

Is Reading a high-paying metro for Software Developers?

That is 11% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 4% below the PA statewide median of $126,550. It ranks #187 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Reading?

Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Capgemini America ($137,000), Penske Truck Leasing Co ($127,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.