
Software Developer Salary Range: Building a Compliant Band (SOC 15-1252)
Software developer roles span a wide wage band. Here's how to build a defensible range by state using BLS OEWS data for SOC 15-1252.
Jun 19, 2026
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Practical, BLS-data-backed guidance on building defensible salary ranges, navigating pay transparency laws state-by-state, and running pay equity audits — written for HR teams at 10–200 person companies.

Software developer roles span a wide wage band. Here's how to build a defensible range by state using BLS OEWS data for SOC 15-1252.
Jun 19, 2026

Canada uses NOC codes; the US uses SOC codes. Here's how to map the same role across both for bi-national ranges.
Jun 18, 2026

Statistics Canada's NOC wage dataset is the Canadian equivalent of BLS OEWS. Here's how to read it and build provincial ranges.
Jun 17, 2026

Ontario's pay transparency requirements are evolving. Here's what employers should prepare for, using StatCan NOC wage data.
Jun 16, 2026

British Columbia requires expected pay in postings and phased reporting. Here's what employers must do, using StatCan NOC wage data.
Jun 15, 2026

The District of Columbia requires posted ranges and benefits disclosure. Here's what D.C. employers need to know.
Jun 14, 2026

Massachusetts pairs posting rules with pay data reporting. Here's what employers need to disclose and document.
Jun 13, 2026

New Jersey moved from policy to active enforcement. Here's what its disclosure law requires of employers.
Jun 12, 2026

Illinois joined the posted-range states with its Equal Pay Act amendment. Here's what employers must disclose.
Jun 11, 2026

Washington's EPOA requires a range and benefits in every posting. Here's what to disclose and how to build a defensible WA range.
Jun 10, 2026

California requires both posted pay scales and multi-year recordkeeping. Here's how to comply and document your methodology.
Jun 9, 2026

New York's statewide and NYC rules both require posted ranges. Here's what to disclose and how to build a defensible New York range.
Jun 8, 2026