Software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Software engineer salary is

Type in a job title:

Where?

Salary rate

How much does a Software engineer make in United States of America?

$130,175/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Software engineer in United States of America is $130,175 per year or $65.88 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $101,875 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $171,020 per year.

Median$130,175

Low$101,875

High$171,020

Software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$142,130

Maryland$136,677

Virginia$134,492

Washington$134,199

New Mexico$126,303

Related salaries

Software Developer$130,000

Software Engineer$124,250

Systems Engineer$124,111

Network Engineer$124,111

Systems Analyst$109,575

Active jobs with salaries

S&OP Planning Analyst Jobs

Clearance JobsAshville, OH, United States

Full-time

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the def...Show more

MacOS Software Packaging and Automation Engineer

ITSutraOH, United States

Full-time

Quick Apply

We are seeking a macOS Software Packaging and Automation Engineer to design, build, and operationalize an automated macOS application packaging and distribution capability.This role is focused on P...Show more

Programmer II (Data Engineering)

Genesis10OH, US

Permanent +1

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Programmer II (Data Engineering) for a hybrid 3-month contract to hire opportunity with a Regional Financial Institution located in Columbus, OH.Hour This role supp...Show more

Senior Software Engineer

NYTPOhio, USA

Full-time

Calibri, sans-serif">Show more