Entry level software engineer salary in United States

The average salary for an Entry Level Software Engineer is $80,618 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 608 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Entry Level Software Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $46,059 and a high of $141,108 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Entry Level Software Engineer include Annapolis Junction, MD at $140,132 per year, Colorado Springs, CO at $94,403 per year, and Irvine, CA at $93,374 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Entry Level Software Engineer include Performance Software ($197,600 per year) and InterImage ($182,500 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Entry Level Software Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Software Engineer: Average $86,186 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average $179,089 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average $158,899 per year
• Software Engineer: Average $136,027 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average $35.54 per hour
• Staff Software Engineer: Average $212,943 per year