MERRILL LYNCH Software Developers salaries
Median $153,400 across 77 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$153,400
Middle 50%
$143,000–$163,200
Filings
77
- Median is 12% above the national median for Software Developers ($136,700).
- Most filings are wage Level IV (49%).
- Trenton-Princeton, NJ has the most filings (40), with a median of $153,000.
Salaries by metro
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 40 | $153,000 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 8 | $149,800 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 7 | $157,000 |
Level I 1%
Level II 17%
Level III 22%
Level IV 49%
Not stated 10%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $153,400 |
| Federal income tax | $25,600 |
| Social Security | $9,500 |
| Medicare | $2,200 |
| State income tax | $7,600 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $107,100 |
| Take-home per month | $8,900 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
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LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
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