Occupation salary
Software Engineer Salary
Software Engineer careers, salary ranges across the United States, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$82,460
Entry-level baseline
National median
$135,980
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$214,670
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Software Engineer
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $101,690 | $166,830 | $224,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $98,270 | $160,920 | $223,150 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $83,820 | $134,380 | $203,410 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $80,400 | $129,440 | $181,770 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $82,500 | $131,750 | $180,460 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $82,960 | $133,040 | $190,180 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $80,560 | $128,430 | $165,870 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $95,420 | $163,270 | $223,260 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $85,920 | $133,290 | $179,400 |
| San Jose, CA | 202 | $138,420 | $213,110 | $289,150 |
| Austin, TX | 119 | $96,110 | $134,120 | $209,890 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 93 | $80,720 | $130,330 | $170,580 |
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