High-paying software engineering jobs in Madison

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 76 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $92,064 and $171,197 per year. Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and .NET Developer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Madison, WI.

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Updated Jul 20, 2026
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Madison, WI
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Solution Architect

Madison

$171,197 per year

Wisconsin

$153,766 per year

Software Engineer

Madison

$138,339 per year

Wisconsin

$112,548 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Madison

$134,916 per year

Wisconsin

$123,210 per year

Senior Java Developer

Madison

$64.07 per hour

Wisconsin

$64.02 per hour

Devops Engineer

Madison

$127,838 per year

Wisconsin

$124,205 per year

Developer

Madison

$112,515 per year

Wisconsin

$56,821 per year

.NET Developer

Madison

$53.61 per hour

Wisconsin

$51.52 per hour

Automation Engineer

Madison

$92,064 per year

Wisconsin

$104,189 per year

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