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Entry level software engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Entry Level Software Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$77,062
Average $77,062
Low $43,487
High $136,559

The average salary for a entry level software engineer is $77,062 per year in the United States. 599 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Entry Level Software Engineer job openings in United States

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Mid-Level Software Engineer
GliaCell Technologies3out of 5 stars.
Annapolis Junction, MD
$115,000 - $190,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Software Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Performance Software
 
$197,600per year
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InterImage
 
$182,500per year
Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$159,467per year
Expleo Group
 
$156,000per year
Blackstone Technology Group
 
$156,000per year
Omitron Inc
 
$155,000per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Software Engineers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $109,180 per year
  2. Colorado Springs, CO
    $94,287 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $91,580 per year
  4. Orlando, FL
    $87,061 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $83,553 per year

Where can an Entry Level Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Software Engineers in different locations
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Junior Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer

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