Software Designer Salary in Lowell, MA

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How much does a Software Designer make in Lowell, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Designer in Lowell, MA is $170,121. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $139,511 to a high of $204,761, with most professionals earning between $154,099 and $188,253.

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Average Salary Range for Software Designer in Lowell, MA

Average Base Salary

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154099
188253
170121

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
160270
204592
180260
What is the average salary for Software Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Designer in Lowell, MA. The base salary for Software Designer ranges from $154,099 to $188,253 with the average base salary of $170,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $160,270 to $204,592 with the average total cash compensation of $180,260.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $170,121 $154,099 - $188,253
Bonus $10,139 $6,172 - $16,340
Total Pay $180,260 $160,270 - $204,592
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Designer Salary Near Lowell, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,141 - $194,413 COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Methuen, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,850 - $184,284 COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Lawrence, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,850 - $184,284 COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,141 - $194,413 COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Nashua, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,110 - $187,045 COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Salem, NH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,850 - $184,284 COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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