Computer Software Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Computer Software Engineer make in the United States? The average Computer Software Engineer salary in the United States is $70,936 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $59,708 and $81,997. 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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Software Developer
TEKsystems, Inc. - Chicago , Illinois
We are looking for an individual to join our team as a Software Engineer with the following skills and abilities: Minimum Qualifications: +BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field, or ...
TEKsystems - 4 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer (Computer Vision / C++)
Inscopix, Inc. - Palo Alto , CA
We are seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to design and develop the next generation of neuro-imaging, processing and visualization software. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of ...
Jobble, Inc. - 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer
First Republic Bank - Berkeley , CA
Qualifications Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related degree preferred - 7+ years of collective experience in software engineering, data analysis, data warehousing or data ...
First Republic Bank - 9 days ago
Hanford/HAMMER Senior Software Engineer (333357) - Richland
ANR Group Inc - Richland , WA
ANR Group Inc. is accepting resumes for an Senior Software Engineer to fill a contracted role ... Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Information Technology ...
Jobble, Inc. - Today
Senior Software Engineer
Trustwave - Littleton , CO
Excellent oral and written communication skills * BS in Computer Science or Engineering is ... Senior Software Engineer, Location: Littleton, CO - 80120
TheJobNetwork - 1 day ago
Software Engineer
VIVA USA INC - Waukesha , WI
Software / Computer Engineer Internship Computing Platform Seeking highly motivated Software / Computer Engineering Interns who are interested in developing software and computing platform for ...
Dice.com - 3 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Computer Software Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Computer Software Engineer ranges from $59,708 to $81,997 with the average base salary of $70,936. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,598 to $82,943 with the average total cash compensation of $72,264.

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