Boeing Software Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Boeing Software Engineer in the United States is $115,510 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,049
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,863 to $125,214
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,169
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Boeing Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $125,214 $10,435 $2,408 $60
Average $115,510 $9,626 $2,221 $56
25th Percentile $104,863 $8,739 $2,017 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Boeing Software Engineer Salaries

A Boeing 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 Boeing Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Boeing 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): $111,814
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $112,553
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,736
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,215
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,795
Levels Salary
Entry Level Boeing Software Engineer$111,814
Intermediate Level Boeing Software Engineer$112,553
Senior Level Boeing Software Engineer$113,736
Specialist Level Boeing Software Engineer$115,215
Expert Level Boeing Software Engineer$117,795
$111,814 0 yr
$112,553 < 2 yrs
$113,736 2-4 yrs
$115,215 5-8 yrs
$117,795 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Boeing 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:

  • San Jose: $145,693
  • San Francisco: $144,260
  • Oakland: $141,061

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communication Skills (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 8.11% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Illustration (Mentioned in 5.41% Job Postings): Using creative artwork to explain or depict a particular meaning to come across the viewer's mind.
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Communication Skills 2.7%
Packaging 8.11%
Illustration 5.41%

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

Understanding how a Boeing 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Boeing Software Engineer

Salaries for a Boeing Software Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,000 in 2023 to around $105,773 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Boeing Software Engineer salary trends, .

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