Salary of Software Engineer in United States 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

$11,298 / Annual
Based on 895 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $72,960 Average salary: $11,298 Maximum: $18,708

Minimum
$72,960 Average salary
$11,298 Maximum
$18,708

$941 / Monthly
Based on 895 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,080 Average salary: $941 Maximum: $1,559

Minimum
$6,080 Average salary
$941 Maximum
$1,559

$31 / Daily
Based on 895 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $203 Average salary: $31 Maximum: $52

Minimum
$203 Average salary
$31 Maximum
$52

$6 / Hourly
Based on 895 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $38 Average salary: $6 Maximum: $10

Minimum
$38 Average salary
$6 Maximum
$10

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in United States

Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 4 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Plus10 Recruitment Full-time

Plus10 is a technical recruitment agency with a focus on Engineering and Product professionals that build web...
Software Engineering

2 days ago

United States, United States Apex Systems Full-time

Software Engineer IV A Software Engineer is sought to build and maintain internal tools, automate workflows, and...
Software Engineering

2 days ago

United States, United States Artech Full-time

Location: Remote, USA Salary Range: To be determined Introduction The Software Engineer will support a strategic...

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Salaries in United States {year}

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Position	Average salary / Annual
Owner Operators - Solo/Teams - Sign-On Bonus	$34,532	View listings
Dentist	$21,032	View listings
Senior Software Engineer	$13,811	View listings
Senior Account Executive	$12,385	View listings
Senior Project Manager	$11,580	View listings
Software Engineer	$11,298	View listings
Optometrist	$11,261	View listings
Controller	$11,038	View listings
Veterinarian	$10,955	View listings
Pharmacist	$10,903	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is USD11,298 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 895 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Software Engineer in United States.

The lowest salary of Software Engineer per year in United States is USD72,960

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in United States is USD18,708

Data updated: May 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 895 job postings with salary.