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Software Developers Salary in Puerto Rico
Software Developers in Puerto Rico earn a median $79,380 a year, 42% below the U.S. median.
- Median in PR
- $79,380 a year
- U.S. median
- $135,980 a year
- Employment
- 2,020
- Location quotient
- 0.20
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Puerto Rico
- Median (50%)
- $79,380 · $38.17 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $80,980 · $38.93 an hour (estimate error ±2.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $49,610 · $23.85 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $63,700 · $30.62 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $97,600 · $46.93 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $107,680 · $51.77 an hour
- Employment
- 2,020 (estimate error ±17.8%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.15
- Location quotient
- 0.20 (1.00 = national share)
Software Developers pay by metro area in Puerto Rico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $79,380 | 1,440 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $77,840 | 270 |
H-1B filings for software developers in Puerto Rico
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
9 certified filings with a median offered wage of $85,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do software developers make in Puerto Rico?
- The median wage for software developers in Puerto Rico is $79,380 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,020 jobs in the state.
- Where in Puerto Rico do software developers earn the most?
- San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $79,380 a year.