Turnover Cost: Software Developers, Missouri (2025)
Verified cost of employee turnover for the selected Software Developers population in Missouri, United States, drawn from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025-may).
Software Developers · Missouri, United States
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Estimated from a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual mean wage of $123,810 for Software Developers in Missouri, United States (2025-may), multiplied by the 0.5×–2× cost of replacing an employee reported by SHRM and Gallup. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the wage, not the cost — the range is a planning estimate, and a real figure depends on time-to-fill, ramp-up, and lost productivity.
How Software Developers compares in Missouri, United States
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What this means
Sourcing talent in Missouri, Software Developers command an annual mean wage of $123,810 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). Replacing one costs $61,900 to $247,600 by applying SHRM's finding that replacement expenses span 50% to 200% of annual salary. The $61,900 to $247,600 range is a planning estimate; your actual replacement cost depends on your hiring timeline, how fast onboarding proceeds, and productivity lost while the role is open.
Estimated cost of turnover: Software Developers vs regional average
| Measure | Software Developers | Regional average |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost of turnover | $123,810 | $75,771 |