Software Development Developer Hourly Rate Distribution
Average Hourly Rate:
$81-100Median Hourly Rate:
$61-80How much Software Development developers charge?
A software developer researches, designs, programs, and tests computer software using a variety of languages, including Java, PHP, C, JavaScript, and C++. Software developers work in various industries, from software publishers, to gaming companies, to the government. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developer employment is projected to grow 24 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. As for freelance software development, developer hourly rates range from $81-100, on average.
For Software Development jobs, a developer may charge differently based on the expected duration of your job. Software Development developers may charge a higher rate for short-term contracts or freelancing roles, while they may charge less in exchange for more work flexibility (e.g. remote) and benefits.
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Wide experience on software development from around 22 years, using different stack platforms, and playing roles such as: Software Architect, Technical Lead, Senior Software Development Engineer and Cloud Engineer. Currently focused on developing / building Distributed Systems using Windows Azure as main platform to deploy apps as Cloud Native Apps, and technologies like .NET Core / .NET 8.0 / C# On my last job I worked with Big Data Applications & Event Driven Architecture using technologies like Spark, Kafka, Spring Boot, Scala, Java, Open Shift over IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, DB2, New Relic, INSTANA, log DNA, Prometheus. I've worked as well with web applications and microservices architecture with technologies from open source stack such as: Python, Docker, Django, Flask, Javascript (Angular 8, Backbone.js), HTML 5, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Linux, bash, nginx, Apache 2, SAML (SSO), AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2), Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins. Other main technologies: .NET platform, Windows Azure, Ajax, REST, C#, ASP .NET, JS, XML, Patterns Design, Software Architecture, UML. Methodologies: Agile / SCRUM, RUP. In my current role at Microsoft, I built a couple of microservices because I am doing different migrations to Azure Cloud. So I refactored a part of some legacy .NET apps into a Golang REST API for better performance. Those microservices are running now in Azure App Services. Oriented to work for results, teamwork, push, leadership, highly motivated with new challenges. Willing to travel.
Experienced full-stack, database, mobile, and more recently blockchain developer with a foundation in security and Linux/Unix systems. Proficient across the stack, including developing advanced database schemas and performant SQL queries, to building CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud). Backend: Began my development career with vanilla PHP and MySQL, and then transitioning to frameworks like Zend and Laravel. Gained extensive experience with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL during a project with Pivotal Labs. More recently, my work has centered around Rust-based axum/sqlx, but also have a lot of experience working with Node. Database: Primarily focused on PostgreSQL, with extensive experience in designing advanced schemas, optimizing queries, and developing stored procedures (PL/pgSQL). Also, skilled at using window functions, CTEs, and custom views. Additionally experienced with TimescaleDB, MySQL, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch across various projects. Frontend: Worked with plain JavaScript early on, and then with libraries like jQuery and Knockout. Currently focused on React, React Native, and Vue including use with TypeScript. Adaptable to evolving frontend ecosystems with a deep understanding of maintainable and modular UI architectures. Mobile: Developed and published numerous applications for iOS written natively in Objective-C and Swift, including porting an app from Blackberry. Have also developed cross platform apps for Android & iOS with React Native. DevOps: Over 20 years of experience working with various flavors of Unix including Linux, \*BSD, Solaris, etc from system administration to developing rootkits and patching kernels. Currently specializing in containerization with Docker and orchestration tools. Managed several cloud-based project environments using AWS and Google Cloud services, with attention to cost-efficiency and security.
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How to negotiate Software Development developer hourly rates?
Whether you already have a development team or want to build a new one, hiring a skilled freelance Software Development developer can help accelerate your projects. The key factor when considering a freelance Software Development developer is your budget – how much you have and how much you're willing to invest. The hourly rates of Software Development developers can vary based on their location and your project's scope.
Let's begin with location. Hiring remote developers offers the advantage of choosing from various geographic locations and time zones that align with your project requirements. For instance, if most of your development team is based in North America, you might want to explore freelance Software Development developers in the United States, Canada, or Mexico for better worktime overlap. On the other hand, if you're on a tighter budget, consider working with freelance Software Development developers in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, or Colombia, or in Asian countries like India, and the Philippines. Hiring freelance developers outside North America often allows for negotiation of lower Software Development developer hourly rates.
Another significant factor influencing the Software Development developer hourly rate is your project's scope. Typically, more complex projects mean higher overall costs. However, if you plan to engage with your freelance developer for an extended period, you can discuss a reduced Software Development developer hourly rate. Providing freelance developers with a consistent flow of projects incentivizes them to lower their hourly rates.
To accurately determine the total cost, have a detailed discussion about your project with your freelance developer. Ensure you convey your ideas comprehensively, which will enable your freelance developer to provide a precise Software Development developer hourly rate estimate. While estimating development timelines can be challenging for lengthy coding projects, offering the developer as much detail as possible will help align the estimate closely with the actual cost.