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

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

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

A Junior Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Junior Software Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,633, a Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $107,627, a Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $131,807, a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,498, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,302,

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

Junior Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,093, California $88,755, Massachusetts $87,572. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Junior Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Junior Engineer: $146,590; Senior Software Engineer: $128,700; Junior Java Software Engineer: $126,340; Junior Embedded Software Engineer: $118,017; Software Engineer I: $81,658.

Junior Software Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Junior Software Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Software Engineer in Hawaii is $84,104 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,321
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,196 to $90,499
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,906

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Junior Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,499	$7,542	$1,740	$44
Average	$84,104	$7,009	$1,617	$40
25th Percentile	$77,196	$6,433	$1,485	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Software Engineer Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Junior Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Software Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,633
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,627
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $131,807
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,498
Expert (over 8 years): $175,302

Levels	Salary
Junior So... Level Junior Software Engineer	$83,633
Software ... Level Junior Software Engineer	$107,627
Software ... Level Junior Software Engineer	$131,807
Software ... Level Junior Software Engineer	$152,498
Software ... Level Junior Software Engineer	$175,302

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How Do Junior Software Engineer 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 Junior Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,093.
California: $88,755.
Massachusetts: $87,572.

District of Columbia $89,093 California $88,755 Massachusetts $87,572 Washington $87,250 New Jersey $87,218 Alaska $87,105 Connecticut $85,995 New York $85,544

Hawaii $84,104 Rhode Island $83,428 Maryland $82,969 Minnesota $82,341 Colorado $82,100 Illinois $82,020 Oregon $81,714 Delaware $81,489

New Hampshire $81,347 Virginia $81,030 Pennsylvania $80,105 Nevada $79,638 North Dakota $79,485 Michigan $79,244 Wisconsin $79,155 Vermont $78,978

Texas $78,487 Maine $78,455 Arizona $78,407 Ohio $78,350 Georgia $77,610 Indiana $77,240 Wyoming $77,167 Utah $77,055

Iowa $77,007 Kansas $76,620 Louisiana $76,508 North Carolina $76,467 Missouri $76,451 Florida $76,137 Montana $75,969 Nebraska $75,808

Kentucky $75,719 South Carolina $75,397 Tennessee $75,196 Idaho $75,116 New Mexico $74,528 Oklahoma $74,399 Alabama $73,925 South Dakota $73,128

Arkansas $72,694 West Virginia $72,460 Mississippi $71,760

Top Paying Cities for Junior Software Engineers

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:

Aiea: $83,648
Anahola: $82,551
Captain Cook: $82,469

Aiea, HI $83,648 Anahola, HI $82,551 Captain Cook, HI $82,469 Eleele, HI $82,719 Ewa Beach, HI $83,574 Kapolei, HI $83,507 Haiku, HI $82,613 Hakalau, HI $82,428

Haleiwa, HI $83,346 Hana, HI $82,416 Hanalei, HI $82,444 Hanamaulu, HI $82,611 Hanapepe, HI $82,715 Hauula, HI $83,474 Hawaii National Park, HI $82,523 Hawi, HI $82,660

Hilo, HI $82,603 Princeville, HI $82,594 Holualoa, HI $82,502 Honaunau, HI $82,359 Honokaa, HI $82,465 Honomu, HI $82,595 Hoolehua, HI $82,359 Kaaawa, HI $83,501

Kahuku, HI $83,322 Kahului, HI $82,803 Kailua, HI $83,622 Ocean View, HI $82,570 Waikoloa, HI $82,562 Keauhou, HI $82,502 Kailua Kona, HI $82,601 Kalaheo, HI $82,620

Kalaupapa, HI $82,284 Kamuela, HI $82,507 Kaneohe, HI $83,604 Kapaa, HI $82,710 Kaumakani, HI $82,754 Kaunakakai, HI $82,457 Keaau, HI $82,659 Kealakekua, HI $82,616

Kealia, HI $82,644 Kekaha, HI $82,560 Kihei, HI $82,719 Kilauea, HI $82,596 Kapaau, HI $82,533 Koloa, HI $82,632 Kualapuu, HI $82,433 Kunia, HI $83,481

Kurtistown, HI $82,617 Lahaina, HI $82,634 Laie, HI $83,396 Lanai City, HI $82,433 Laupahoehoe, HI $82,641 Lawai, HI $82,754 Lihue, HI $82,611 Makawao, HI $82,676

Makaweli, HI $82,428 Maunaloa, HI $82,234 Mountain View, HI $82,574 Naalehu, HI $82,407 Ninole, HI $82,352 Ookala, HI $82,378 Paauilo, HI $82,479 Pahala, HI $82,430

Pahoa, HI $82,539 Paia, HI $82,638 Papaaloa, HI $82,652 Papaikou, HI $82,481 Pearl City, HI $83,588 Pepeekeo, HI $82,641 Puunene, HI $82,803 Volcano, HI $82,523

Wahiawa, HI $83,445 Pukalani, HI $82,676 Mililani, HI $83,545 Kula, HI $82,506 Waialua, HI $83,301 Waianae, HI $83,379 Wailuku, HI $82,675 Waimanalo, HI $83,606

Waimea, HI $82,747 Waipahu, HI $83,552 Honolulu, HI $83,677 J B P H H, HI $83,663 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $83,490 Schofield Barracks, HI $83,466 Fort Shafter, HI $83,677 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $83,677

Camp H M Smith, HI $83,659 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $83,577 Wake Island, HI $83,677

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

Understanding how a Junior Software Engineer'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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$77,196

Average $84,104/year

$90,499

$6,433

Average $7,009/month

$7,542

$1,485

Average $1,617/week

$1,740

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,499	$7,542	$1,740	$44
Average	$84,104	$7,009	$1,617	$40
25th Percentile	$77,196	$6,433	$1,485	$37

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