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

Find out what the average Software Engineer salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Software Engineer make in United States of America?
$124,250/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Software Engineer in United States of America is $124,250 per year or $62.88 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $99,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $171,020 per year.
Median$124,250
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Low$99,500
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
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