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Systems Software Developers Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

The salary statistics and trend of systems software developers in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare systems software developers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$55,810
25th Percentile Wage
$70,710
50th Percentile Wage
$94,960
75th Percentile Wage
$123,130
90th Percentile Wage
$153,040

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for systems software developers in the industry of research and development in the social sciences and humanities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) systems software developers is $153,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $94,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent systems software developers is $55,810.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of systems software developers in the industry of Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$94,960
-8.50% -11.20%
2016
$103,030
-2.32% -
2015
$105,420
5.25% -
2014
$99,890
-11.41% -
2013
$111,290
5.11% -
2012
$105,600
- -

Table 3. Compare Systems Software Developers Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of systems software developers in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of systems software developers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$127,460
Engineering Services
$113,500
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$112,940
Scientific Research and Development Services
$112,540
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$112,400
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$110,460
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$107,060
Legal Services
$106,950
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$106,180
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$103,650
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$94,960
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$93,600
Specialized Design Services
$90,650
Testing Laboratories
$74,930

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