Software Developers salaries in Iowa City, IA
Median $96,000 across 20 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$96,000
Middle 50%
$89,500–$106,300
Filings
20
- Median is 30% below the national median for Software Developers ($136,700).
- Most filings are wage Level II (55%).
- The University of Iowa has the most filings (7), with a median of $96,000.
Based on 20 filings. Small samples can differ from actual pay ranges.
Top companies
| Company | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Iowa | 7 | $96,000 |
| ACT Education Corp. | 1 | $105,000 |
| ACT, Inc. | 1 | $105,100 |
| CertainTeed LLC | 1 | $115,000 |
| INTELIX SYSTEMS LLC | 1 | $110,000 |
| Kovan Technology Solutions LLC | 1 | $81,600 |
| LEARNBEYOND CONSULTING, LLC. | 1 | $92,600 |
| MidAmerican Energy Company | 1 | $76,800 |
| NCS Pearson, Inc. | 1 | $150,000 |
| NCS Pearson, Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Pearson plc | 1 | $81,600 |
| P3 Geeks Inc | 1 | $85,600 |
| The University of Iowa | 1 | $76,500 |
| Uber Freight US LLC | 1 | $140,000 |
| Yash Technologies, Inc | 1 | $135,000 |
Level I 10%
Level II 55%
Level III 20%
Level IV 15%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $96,000 |
| Federal income tax | $12,300 |
| Social Security | $6,000 |
| Medicare | $1,400 |
| State income tax | $3,000 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $71,900 |
| Take-home per month | $6,000 |
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.
This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
We did not independently verify the source files. Deduplication and filtering can cause differences from the original data.