Software Engineer Salary in 2026

Based on 190 salary-transparent job listings

$7,715 /year avg

Salary Range

Low

$45

Average

$7,715

High

$669,998

Avg: $7,715
$45$669,998

25th Percentile

$3,880

Median

$335,022

75th Percentile

$338,857

Job Count

190

Salary Distribution

$0 - $30K
173
$30K - $50K
4
$50K - $75K
7
$75K - $100K
4
$150K+
2

Software Engineer Salary by Experience Level

Experience Avg. Salary Listings
Mid Level $7,715 190

Software Engineer Salary by City

City Avg. Salary Listings
District Heights, Maryland $201,203 1
West Mclean $70,000 1
Conshohocken $67,500 1
San Diego $67,500 1
Vancouver $67,045 5
Philadelphia $55,000 2
Coppell $45,000 1
Lewisville $30,000 1
El Segundo $17,538 2
San Francisco $14,392 16

Software Engineer Salary by Employment Type

Full-Time

$7,715

190 listings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary?

The average Software Engineer salary is $7,715 per year based on 190 job listings on Jobs Near Me. Salaries range from $45 to $669,998.

What is the highest paying city for Software Engineer?

The highest paying city for Software Engineer roles is District Heights, Maryland with an average salary of $201,203.

How much does an entry level Software Engineer make?

Entry level salary data for Software Engineer is being collected. The overall average for this role is $7,715.

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