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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Chengdu and Chongqing: Average gross pay is 13% higher in Chengdu. Cost of living is 10% cheaper in Chongqing. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Chongqing is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.1/10 compared to 8/10.

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Chengdu
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Chongqing

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$36,000/yr
HIGHER
$32,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$16,000
$14,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$30,000
$26,000
Senior Developer Pay
$50,000
$44,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$66,000
$58,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$720
$640
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$445
$396
Groceries (Monthly)
$200
$185
Public Transport Pass
$40
$36
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$128
$120
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$1,327/mo
$1,191/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
13%
13%
Social Security Deduction
11%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$1,788/mo
$1,549/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8
8.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$461/mo
$358/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~22 months
~28 months
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