Junior Software Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Junior Software Engineer make in the United States? The average Junior Software Engineer salary in the United States is $83,704 as of January 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $76,482 and $92,730. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Junior Software Developer
Crest Management Company, AAMC - Houston , TX
Crest Management is looking for one exceptional Junior Software Developer to join our award-winning team. If you enjoy a challenging and rewarding workplace, are committed to providing outstanding ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Junior Software Engineer
Gravity IT Resources - Grand Prairie , TX
Junior Software Engineer Job Type: Direct hire Onsite Requirement: 5 days on-site Office Location: Grand Prairie, TX Summary: Our client is a leading provider of building component software ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Junior Software Engineer
JoeScan - Vancouver , WA
You effectively structure and make progress against complex (and sometimes incompletely defined) software engineering problems. * You thrive in small team settings and wear many hats with gusto. You ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Junior Software Engineer
BookedBy - Austin , TX
Welcome to BookedBy, an industry-leading business management solution and scheduling software for ... Role Description: We are looking for an AI-First Frontend Developer, you'll be part of our ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Software Engineer
CCS Global Tech - Huntsville , AL
Title: Jr. Software Engineer - Front End Developer Job Type: Full-Time Location: Huntsville, AL Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Software ...
LinkedIn - 12 days ago
.NET Developer (junior or mid) - PERM!
Talent Groups - Irving , TX
Title: Junior/Mid .NET Developer Location: Iriving, TX Salary - up t0 80K, great benefits and ... Develop and maintain software applications using .NET frameworks, C#, and SQL Server for back-end ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Software Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Junior Software Engineer ranges from $76,482 to $92,730 with the average base salary of $83,704. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,357 to $95,876 with the average total cash compensation of $86,184.

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Skills associated with Junior Software Engineer: Design, #develop, Python, User

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