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Entry level software engineer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$75,738
Average $75,738
Low $43,491
High $131,896

The average salary for a entry level software engineer is $75,738 per year in the United States. 563 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Entry Level Software Engineer job openings in United States

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Entry Level Software Engineer ...
Cox Automotive3.5out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$81,400 - $122,200 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
Expleo Group
 
$156,000per year
Blackstone Technology Group
 
$156,000per year
Omitron Inc
 
$155,000per year
ABBTECH Professional Resources
 
$150,051per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Software Engineers near United States

  1. Orlando, FL
    $91,869 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $85,655 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $78,175 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $70,936 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $69,924 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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