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      How much does Entry Level Software Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $80K - $123K/yr
      $99K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $69K - $101K/yrBase pay
      $12K - $21K/yrAdditional pay

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      Total pay trajectory

      Entry Level Software Developer
      $80K–$123K/yr
      Software Developer
      $96K–$157K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Software Development
      $154K–$247K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Entry Level Software Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Entry Level Software Developer is $98,798 per year or $47 per hour, with top earners making up to $148,702 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $80,250 (25th percentile) to $122,798 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 295 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Entry Level Software Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Entry Level Software Developer is $122,798 per year, $10,233 per month or $59 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Entry Level Software Developer is $80,250 per year, $6,687 per month or $39 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Entry Level Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,798 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,735 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
      • Software developers are paid well above average, often receiving six-figure salaries. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.
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      Recent salaries shared by Entry Level Software Developer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $80K - $92K/yr
      Chandler, AZ

      submitted on Aug 29, 2023

      $80K - $92K/yr
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $99K/yr
      ($90K • $9K)
      Chandler, AZ

      submitted on Aug 25, 2023

      $99K/yr
      $90K • $9K
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $56K/yr
      ($56K • $0)
      Houston, TX

      submitted on Aug 24, 2023

      $56K/yr
      $56K • $0
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $92K - $107K/yr
      Warren, MI

      submitted on Aug 15, 2023

      $92K - $107K/yr
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $97K/yr
      ($89K • $8K)
      Roswell, GA

      submitted on Jul 31, 2023

      $97K/yr
      $89K • $8K
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      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $50K/yr
      ($50K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on Jul 23, 2023

      $50K/yr
      $50K • $0
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $59K/yr
      ($59K • $0)
      Irving, TX

      submitted on Jun 21, 2023

      $59K/yr
      $59K • $0
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $86K - $100K/yr
      Detroit, MI

      submitted on Jun 18, 2023

      $86K - $100K/yr
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $46K - $54K/yr
      Lansing, MI

      submitted on Jun 8, 2023

      $46K - $54K/yr
      Entry Level Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $98K/yr
      ($83K • $15K)
      Chandler, AZ

      submitted on Jun 1, 2023

      $98K/yr
      $83K • $15K
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      Top paying industries

      The top 3 paying industries for Entry Level Software Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $115,386, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $86,206 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $81,128.

      Financial Services

      The top paying company in Financial Services for Entry Level Software Developer is Vanguard.

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