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Junior software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Junior software engineer salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Junior software engineer make in United States of America?
$130,175/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Junior 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
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Low$101,875
High$171,020
Junior software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America
California$140,814
Maryland$135,837
Washington$133,584
Virginia$132,926
New Mexico$126,644
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