What are the main factors that influence a Software Engineer Apprentice's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Software Engineer Apprentice's salary?

A Software Engineer Apprentice's salary grows with experience: an Software Engineer Apprentice (0-0 years)earns $62,960, an Asst. Professor - Chemical Engineering (0-0 years)earns $93,989, an Assoc. Professor - Chemical Engineering (0-0 years)earns $106,810, a Professor - Chemical Engineering (0-0 years)earns $137,685,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Engineer Apprentice?

Software Engineer Apprentice salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Engineer Apprentice roles are District of Columbia $67,602, California $67,345, Massachusetts $66,448. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Engineer Apprentice roles make?

Salaries for Software Engineer Apprentice level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineer V: $171,158; Software Engineer IV: $148,884; Software Engineer III: $128,688; Software Engineer II: $105,084; Embedded Software Engineer II: $94,771.

How do different companies affect a Software Engineer Apprentice's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Software Engineer Apprentice roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Software Engineer Apprentice Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Engineer Apprentice make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Engineer Apprentice in the United States is $61,056 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Software Engineer Apprentice's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,544
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,920 to $69,163
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,602

10% $43,602

50% (Median) $61,056

90% $76,544

Software Engineer Apprentice Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,163	$5,764	$1,330	$33
Average	$61,056	$5,088	$1,174	$29
25th Percentile	$51,920	$4,327	$998	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Software Engineer Apprentice Salaries

A Software Engineer Apprentice's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Software Engineer Apprentice Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Software Engineer Apprentices. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,602.
California: $67,345.
Massachusetts: $66,448.

District of Columbia $67,602

California $67,345

Massachusetts $66,448

Washington $66,203

New Jersey $66,179

Alaska $66,093

Connecticut $65,251

New York $64,909

Hawaii $63,816

Rhode Island $63,303

Maryland $62,955

Minnesota $62,479

Colorado $62,296

Illinois $62,235

Oregon $62,003

Delaware $61,832

New Hampshire $61,724

Virginia $61,484

Pennsylvania $60,782

Nevada $60,427

North Dakota $60,311

Michigan $60,128

Wisconsin $60,061

Vermont $59,927

Texas $59,554

Maine $59,530

Arizona $59,493

Ohio $59,451

Georgia $58,889

Indiana $58,608

Wyoming $58,553

Utah $58,468

Iowa $58,431

Kansas $58,138

Louisiana $58,052

North Carolina $58,022

Missouri $58,010

Florida $57,771

Montana $57,643

Nebraska $57,521

Kentucky $57,454

South Carolina $57,210

Tennessee $57,057

Idaho $56,996

New Mexico $56,550

Oklahoma $56,453

Alabama $56,092

South Dakota $55,488

Arkansas $55,158

West Virginia $54,981

Mississippi $54,450

Top Paying Cities for Software Engineer Apprentices

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $77,010
San Francisco: $76,167
Oakland: $74,562

San Jose, CA $77,010

San Francisco, CA $76,167

Oakland, CA $74,562

New York, NY $70,300

Paramus, NJ $69,445

Queens Village, NY $69,442

Passaic, NJ $69,384

Bergenfield, NJ $69,378

Stamford, CT $69,244

Huntington, NY $69,219

Newark, NJ $68,768

Bridgeport, CT $68,639

Vallejo, CA $68,517

New Brunswick, NJ $68,493

Petaluma, CA $68,456

Middlesex, NJ $68,340

Somerset, NJ $68,298

Santa Cruz, CA $68,218

Boston, MA $67,846

Monterey, CA $67,631

Seattle, WA $67,492

Santa Rosa, CA $67,479

Los Angeles, CA $67,461

Juneau, AK $67,302

Washington, DC $67,235

Orange, CA $67,018

Santa Ana, CA $66,857

Long Beach, CA $66,796

Anaheim, CA $66,783

Anchorage, AK $66,753

Santa Maria, CA $66,570

Everett, WA $66,557

Danbury, CT $66,343

Bremerton, WA $66,258

Tacoma, WA $66,038

New Suffolk, NY $66,037

Sacramento, CA $66,020

Santa Barbara, CA $65,953

Trenton, NJ $65,886

San Diego, CA $65,886

Brockton, MA $65,819

Fairbanks, AK $65,669

Lompoc, CA $65,513

Lowell, MA $65,464

Ventura, CA $65,452

Nashua, NH $65,440

Stockton, CA $65,434

Modesto, CA $64,988

Poughkeepsie, NY $64,854

Olympia, WA $64,738

Kennewick, WA $64,738

New Haven, CT $64,714

Lawrence, MA $64,494

Hartford, CT $64,433

Riverside, CA $64,421

New Bedford, MA $64,359

Richland, WA $64,359

Bakersfield, CA $64,274

San Bernardino, CA $64,250

New Britain, CT $64,243

Atlantic City, NJ $64,243

New London, CT $64,219

Norwich, CT $64,201

Portsmouth, NH $64,188

Boulder, CO $64,059

Portland, OR $63,975

Worcester, MA $63,969

Minneapolis, MN $63,779

Philadelphia, PA $63,694

Honolulu, HI $63,492

Saint Paul, MN $63,463

Vineland, NJ $63,450

Providence, RI $63,273

Chicago, IL $63,096

Bellingham, WA $63,022

Springfield, MA $62,973

Baltimore, MD $62,955

Chico, CA $62,803

Pittsfield, MA $62,638

Manchester, NH $62,522

Spokane, WA $62,253

Denver, CO $62,247

Albany, NY $61,960

Troy, NY $61,936

Nassau, NY $61,870

Schenectady, NY $61,807

Wilmington, DE $61,758

Burlington, VT $61,673

Salem, OR $61,649

Portland, ME $61,459

Yakima, WA $61,398

Rochester, MN $61,209

Reno, NV $61,178

Fresno, CA $61,178

Milwaukee, WI $61,123

Detroit, MI $61,062

Ann Arbor, MI $61,052

Allentown, PA $61,044

Colorado Springs, CO $60,940

Syracuse, NY $60,910

Carson City, NV $60,910

Houston, TX $60,824

Eugene, OR $60,794

Gary, IN $60,720

Springfield, OR $60,672

Bismarck, ND $60,659

Galveston, TX $60,617

Medford, OR $60,525

Fort Collins, CO $60,501

Concord, NH $60,470

Austin, TX $60,452

Mesa, AZ $60,324

Reading, PA $60,318

Phoenix, AZ $60,311

Dallas, TX $60,293

Saint Cloud, MN $60,234

Madison, WI $60,153

Utica, NY $59,988

Rochester, NY $59,890

Des Moines, IA $59,884

Raleigh, NC $59,878

Atlanta, GA $59,786

Battle Creek, MI $59,768

Salt Lake City, UT $59,750

Lancaster, PA $59,658

Harrisburg, PA $59,573

Kansas City, MO $59,512

Champaign, IL $59,499

Kansas City, KS $59,499

Fort Worth, TX $59,493

Columbus, OH $59,483

Boca Raton, FL $59,469

Pittsburgh, PA $59,444

Richmond, VA $59,420

Indianapolis, IN $59,408

Cleveland, OH $59,402

Las Vegas, NV $59,328

Cincinnati, OH $59,328

Petersburg, VA $59,237

Huntsville, AL $59,145

Lansing, MI $59,104

Lebanon, PA $59,096

Pueblo, CO $59,090

Appleton, WI $59,072

Buffalo, NY $59,048

Dayton, OH $59,029

Racine, WI $59,017

Charlotte, NC $59,011

Saint Louis, MO $58,993

York, PA $58,956

Elkhart, IN $58,956

Gastonia, NC $58,944

Billings, MT $58,930

Beaumont, TX $58,913

Lorain, OH $58,901

Benton Harbor, MI $58,889

Toledo, OH $58,877

Binghamton, NY $58,846

Rock Hill, SC $58,840

Rockford, IL $58,809

Springfield, IL $58,785

Elyria, OH $58,779

Fargo, ND $58,779

Flagstaff, AZ $58,736

Fort Lauderdale, FL $58,700

Duluth, MN $58,663

Miami, FL $58,663

Cheyenne, WY $58,620

Grand Forks, ND $58,620

Bangor, ME $58,486

Cedar Rapids, IA $58,419

Durham, NC $58,393

Louisville, KY $58,388

Grand Rapids, MI $58,376

Hialeah, FL $58,370

Casper, WY $58,284

Scranton, PA $58,211

New Orleans, LA $58,193

Virginia Beach, VA $58,187

Akron, OH $58,156

Peoria, IL $58,077

Sarasota, FL $58,065

Nashville, TN $58,022

Omaha, NE $58,022

Green Bay, WI $58,022

Baton Rouge, LA $57,991

Charleston, SC $57,979

Jamestown, NY $57,949

Davenport, IA $57,949

Tucson, AZ $57,918

Saint Petersburg, FL $57,881

Tampa, FL $57,869

Evansville, IN $57,833

Port Arthur, TX $57,833

Bradenton, FL $57,808

Santa Fe, NM $57,698

Orlando, FL $57,588

Clearwater, FL $57,570

Canton, OH $57,442

La Crosse, WI $57,442

Albuquerque, NM $57,405

Newport News, VA $57,399

High Point, NC $57,381

Ogden, UT $57,356

Corpus Christi, TX $57,307

Norfolk, VA $57,271

Laramie, WY $57,271

Rock Island, IL $57,234

Saginaw, MI $57,222

Jacksonville, FL $57,216

Salisbury, NC $57,204

Boise, ID $57,191

Moline, IL $57,161

Fort Myers, FL $57,143

Memphis, TN $57,130

Tulsa, OK $57,100

Waterloo, IA $57,063

Spartanburg, SC $57,002

Lincoln, NE $56,972

Fort Wayne, IN $56,959

Provo, UT $56,953

Cedar Falls, IA $56,880

San Antonio, TX $56,856

Greensboro, NC $56,831

South Bend, IN $56,825

Savannah, GA $56,758

Muskegon, MI $56,734

Birmingham, AL $56,727

Winston Salem, NC $56,697

Lake Charles, LA $56,550

Anderson, IN $56,538

Lexington, KY $56,520

Augusta, GA $56,502

Greenville, SC $56,502

Lima, OH $56,453

Wichita, KS $56,447

Tuscaloosa, AL $56,447

Columbia, SC $56,392

Springfield, OH $56,379

Asheville, NC $56,282

Bloomington, IN $56,239

Knoxville, TN $56,019

Shreveport, LA $56,013

Wilmington, NC $55,934

Roanoke, VA $55,934

Topeka, KS $55,824

Frankfort, KY $55,817

Oklahoma City, OK $55,775

Chillicothe, OH $55,751

Longview, TX $55,744

Melbourne, FL $55,738

Sioux Falls, SD $55,641

Mobile, AL $55,635

Terre Haute, IN $55,610

Altoona, PA $55,573

Amarillo, TX $55,531

Killeen, TX $55,512

Fayetteville, AR $55,464

Chattanooga, TN $55,445

Sioux City, IA $55,390

Idaho Falls, ID $55,378

Lynchburg, VA $55,329

Gainesville, FL $55,250

Portsmouth, OH $55,219

Little Rock, AR $55,207

Lafayette, LA $55,183

Youngstown, OH $55,183

Daytona Beach, FL $55,146

Clarksville, TN $55,140

Pensacola, FL $55,134

Temple, TX $55,130

Hopkinsville, KY $54,951

Erie, PA $54,938

Florence, SC $54,914

Charleston, WV $54,816

Great Falls, MT $54,786

Macon, GA $54,700

Tallahassee, FL $54,694

Fayetteville, NC $54,682

Waco, TX $54,670

Helena, MT $54,627

Pine Bluff, AR $54,604

Vincennes, IN $54,529

Lubbock, TX $54,505

Alamogordo, NM $54,468

Twin Falls, ID $54,413

Rapid City, SD $54,395

Jackson, MS $54,285

Huntington, WV $54,281

Greenville, MS $54,279

Parkersburg, WV $54,217

Montgomery, AL $54,206

Wichita Falls, TX $54,145

Springfield, MO $54,145

Biloxi, MS $54,114

Monroe, LA $54,053

Johnstown, PA $54,010

Sumter, SC $53,986

Columbus, GA $53,980

Pascagoula, MS $53,864

Abilene, TX $53,864

Kingsport, TN $53,705

Albany, GA $53,705

Gulfport, MS $53,687

Alexandria, LA $53,485

Fort Smith, AR $53,333

El Paso, TX $53,168

Las Cruces, NM $52,893

Harlingen, TX $52,738

Pocatello, ID $52,728

Florence, AL $52,649

Brownsville, TX $52,637

Mcallen, TX $52,508

Dothan, AL $52,423

Columbus, MS $52,060

Altus, OK $51,776

Lawton, OK $51,660

Pierre, SD $51,440

What Skills Can Increase a Software Engineer Apprentice's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 12.82% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Spring (Mentioned in 1.97% Job Postings): Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.
Safety Standards (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	12.82%
Spring	1.97%
Safety Standards	1.43%

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How Education impacts a Software Engineer Apprentice's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Software Engineer Apprentices enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Software Engineer Apprentice with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,523 and $66,921).

Software Engineer Apprentice Salaries by Degree Level

$68,600
$67,600
$66,600
$65,600
$64,600
$63,600
$62,600
$61,600

Typical Education for Software Engineer Apprentice
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	100.0%
High School	0.0%
Associates	0.0%
Bachelors	0.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	100.0%

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Software Engineer Apprentice Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Engineer Apprentice's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$51,920

Average $61,056/year

$69,163

$4,327

Average $5,088/month

$5,764

$998

Average $1,174/week

$1,330

$25

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,163	$5,764	$1,330	$33
Average	$61,056	$5,088	$1,174	$29
25th Percentile	$51,920	$4,327	$998	$25

Salary Trends for Software Engineer Apprentice

Salaries for a Software Engineer Apprentice can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,543 in 2023 to around $52,683 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Engineer Apprentice salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Software Engineer Apprentice

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N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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