# NAICS code for software development The NAICS code for software development is 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). Its SBA small business size standard is $34 million in average annual receipts. Depending on the work, 513210 (Software Publishers) or 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) or 541430 (Graphic Design Services) or 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services) or 523160 (Commodity Contracts Intermediation) may fit better.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Software Development | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [541511](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541511) | | Title | Custom Computer Programming Services | | Size standard | $34 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201) | Custom programming for clients is 541511; selling packaged software is 513210. ## Other codes to consider | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [541511](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541511) | Custom Computer Programming Services | $34 million in average annual receipts | | [513210](https://samgovapi.io/naics/513210) | Software Publishers | $47 million in average annual receipts | | [541512](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541512) | Computer Systems Design Services | $34 million in average annual receipts | | [541430](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541430) | Graphic Design Services | $9 million in average annual receipts | | [518210](https://samgovapi.io/naics/518210) | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $40 million in average annual receipts | | [523160](https://samgovapi.io/naics/523160) | Commodity Contracts Intermediation | $41.5 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 541511 covers This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer. ## Examples classified under 541511 - Applications software programming services, custom computer - Computer program or software development, custom - Computer programming services, custom - Computer software analysis and design services, custom - Computer software programming services, custom - Computer software support services, custom - Industrial robot automation applications/software design and development services - Industrial robot programming services ## Also searched as app, blockchain, computer software, cryptocurrency, software consulting, web design, website ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/541511" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for software development?The NAICS code most used for software development is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services. Depending on the work, 513210, 541512, 541430, 518210, 523160 may fit better.How do I choose between the codes for software development?Custom programming for clients is 541511; selling packaged software is 513210.Is a software development business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 541511, a business is small at or under $34 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 541511](https://samgovapi.io/naics/541511) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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