Earnings
Internet of Things developers earned salaries that ranged from $35,500 to $170,000 in January 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com. They received average annual earnings of $109,905. The Department of Labor does not provide data on IoT developers, but information can be gleaned from its report on software developers, who share some of the skills and job requirements of IoT developers. According to the DOL, in May 2023, software developers working in the U.S. averaged $132,270 per year; salaries ranged from $77,020 or less to $208, 620 or more.
Most full-time developers receive extensive benefit plans, which may include stock options, 401(k) plans, and medical, dental, and vision care. Freelancers must provide their own benefits.
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