Software Developer

Typical estimated monthly earnings

Rs 30,000 – 1,50,000

≈ Rs 10,80,000 per year (at mid-level)

Estimates only — not guaranteed salaries. Kathmandu Valley usually pays 15–25% more than smaller cities; remote and foreign clients often pay above local rates.

Juniors in Kathmandu typically start Rs 30–60K; seniors and remote workers reach Rs 100K+.

About this job

Software developers build websites, mobile apps, and office systems. In Nepal most jobs are in Kathmandu startups, banks, software companies, and remote work for foreign clients.

What you’ll do

• Write and test website or app code
• Fix bugs reported by users or testers
• Attend daily team meetings and plan work
• Connect apps to databases and payment systems
• Update and maintain existing software

Technical skills

Soft skills

Legally required

No legal requirement. Employers commonly ask for a Bachelor’s in IT/CS or equivalent skill proof.

What employers commonly ask

BSc CSIT, BIT, BCA or BE Software; many hires are judged on portfolio alone.

Training that helps

• internships at IT companies
• Online courses with certificates (no single official certificate required)

Career path

Junior → Mid-level → Senior → Team lead / CTO; or freelance/own startup.

Demand outlook

High — steady startup hiring plus remote foreign demand. Editorial estimate.

How to earn more as a Software Developer

Build a visible portfolio (GitHub, Behance, live sites). Good English plus remote or foreign clients can multiply local salaries 2–3×.