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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
Active jobs with salaries

Software Engineer

Vets HiredReston, Virginia, United States
Full-time
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Lead Software Engineer

MindlanceMcLean, VA, United States
Full-time

This range is provided by Mindlance.Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Direct message the job poster from Mindlance.Associate Manag...Show more

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Autonomy Software Engineer

ForterraClarksburg, Maryland, United States, 20871
Full-time
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At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield.Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execu...Show more

Software Engineer

Deltek, Inc.Herndon, Virginia, United States
Full-time

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose.Our market leadership stems from the w...Show more

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