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      How much does Software Programmer make?

      Total pay range
      $84K - $145K/yr
      $110K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $65K - $109K/yrBase pay
      $19K - $36K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $84K-$145K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025335 Salaries submitted
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      Total pay trajectory

      Software Developer
      $96K–$157K/yr
      Assistant Manager of Software Development
      $154K–$247K/yr
      Software Developer IV
      $119K–$178K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Software Programmer salaries

      • The average salary for Software Programmer is $109,686 per year or $53 per hour, with top earners making up to $183,792 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $84,241 (25th percentile) to $144,545 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 335 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Programmer employees.
      • The highest salary for Software Programmer is $144,545 per year, $12,045 per month or $69 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Software Programmer is $84,241 per year, $7,020 per month or $41 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Software Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,039 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,358 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Recent salaries shared by Software Programmer

      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
      Software Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $95K/yr
      ($95K • $0)
      Jersey City, NJ

      submitted on Apr 25, 2025

      $95K/yr
      $95K • $0
      Software Programmer
      |
      7-9 years
      $71K/yr
      ($71K • $0)
      Maitland, FL

      submitted on Apr 24, 2025

      $71K/yr
      $71K • $0
      Software Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $56K - $66K/yr
      Orange, CA

      submitted on Apr 20, 2025

      $56K - $66K/yr
      Software Programmer
      |
      7-9 years
      $134K/yr
      ($134K • $0)
      Monrovia, MD

      submitted on Mar 13, 2025

      $134K/yr
      $134K • $0
      Software Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $69K - $80K/yr
      Orange, CA

      submitted on Dec 19, 2024

      $69K - $80K/yr
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      Software Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $65K - $75K/yr
      Piscataway, NJ

      submitted on Dec 10, 2024

      $65K - $75K/yr
      Software Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $35K/yr
      ($35K • $0)
      Carrollton, TX

      submitted on Nov 30, 2024

      $35K/yr
      $35K • $0
      Software Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $102K/yr
      ($102K • $0)
      Denver, CO

      submitted on Nov 5, 2024

      $102K/yr
      $102K • $0
      Software Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $113K/yr
      ($113K • $0)
      Herndon, VA

      submitted on Aug 8, 2024

      $113K/yr
      $113K • $0
      Software Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $64K - $74K/yr
      Orange, CA

      submitted on Jun 7, 2024

      $64K - $74K/yr
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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Top paying industries

      The top 3 paying industries for Software Programmer in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $112,082, Information Technology with a median total pay of $107,494 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $95,699.

      Insurance

      The top paying company in Insurance for Software Programmer is Travelers.

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