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Software Pay Data 2020
data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Software Industry

It's worth having a look at Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook for computer and IT occupations now and then:

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, Testers

Software developers design computer applications or programs.

Software quality assurance analysts and testers identify problems with applications or programs and report defects.

2020 Median Pay: $110,140 per year; $52.95 per hour

2020 Jobs: 1,847,900

Projected Jobs Growth to 2030: 22% (much faster than average)

Computer Programmers

Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly.

2020 Median Pay: $89,190 per year; $42.88 per hour

2020 Jobs: 185,700

Projected Jobs Growth to 2030: -10% (decline)

Web Developers, Digital Designers

Web developers create and maintain websites.

Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability.

2020 Median Pay: $77,200 per year; $37.12 per hour

2020 Jobs: 199,400

Projected Jobs Growth to 2030: 13% (faster than average)

Lawyers

Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.

2020 Median Pay: $126,930 per year; $61.03 per hour

2020 Jobs: 804,200

Projected Jobs Growth to 2030: 9% (as fast as average)