Hourly Wage for Computer Software Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Computer Software Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Computer Software Engineer in the United States is $35 as of November 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $29 and $40. Hourly rate 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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CODA Instructor, Software Engineer- Tech College

Capital One - Richmond , VA

CODA Instructor, Software Engineer- Tech College Do you love building and pioneering in the ... In 2017, we launched Capital One Developer Academy (CODA), creating a pathway for non-computer ...

Capital One - 2 days ago

Software Engineer (Java) - Space Missions

Peraton - Chantilly , VA

You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or related field * You have 3-7 years experience with software design and development experience with service-oriented ...

Peraton - 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer- Space Missions

Peraton - Chantilly , VA

You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or related field * You have 8+ years of significant experience with software design and development experience with service ...

Peraton - 3 days ago

Software Engineer II

Parsons - Centreville , VA

We need our Software Engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or 3+ years of ...

Parsons - 2 days ago

Senior Software Engineer (Data Science)

Cybercoders - Dulles , VA

We are in need of a Senior Software Engineer who has a strong computer science and data analytics background. This person would ideally also have experience working with Java or C++, SQL and AWS. You ...

CyberCoders, Inc - 8 days ago

Software Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

IVYSYS TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Arlington , VA

Software Engineer (TS/SCI clearance) IvySys Technologies, LLC is currently seeking an experienced ... S. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent field with minimally 3 ...

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What does a Computer Software Engineer do?

Computer Software Engineer

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with customers and project managers, and be willing to mentor and help develop junior personnel, and apply problem-solving skills to team tasks.

April 02, 2020

Review system requirements and ensure flow down to appropriate functional configuration items.

April 04, 2020

Develop novel, accurate computer vision algorithms and advanced systems for applications such as real-time detection and tracking of people and objects, scene understanding, and real-time video enhancement.

April 17, 2020

Collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

May 19, 2020

Provide technical leadership including design and performance guidance on electronic and software design activities.

May 30, 2020

Assist in the writing of briefings (reports on analyses, findings, and project progress), project or task plans, system specification manuals, technical reports and user manuals.

July 10, 2020

Support the life cycle of data production pipeline, in the generation and large scale, pilot and focused research, including the support and maintenance of legacy methods in the pipeline.

July 30, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Computer Software Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Computer Software Engineer ranges from $29 to $40 with the average hourly pay of $35. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $41 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $36.

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