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Software engineer salary in Atlanta, GA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$116,618
13%
below national average
Average $116,618
Low $75,304
High $180,598

The average salary for a software engineer is $116,618 per year in Atlanta, GA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.491 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Mainframe Software Engineer
Regions Financial3.5out of 5 stars.
Hoover, AL
$127,767.75 - $168,210.00 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apollo Professional Solutions,...
 
$228,800per year
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Zeta Global
 
$212,000per year
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Cloudflare
 
$191,500per year
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CIRCLE
 
$187,917per year
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JobsRUS
 
$178,794per year
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ShipBob
 
$173,708per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Augusta, GA
    $134,777 per year
  2. Marietta, GA
    $128,799 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $116,618 per year
  4. Suwanee, GA
    $113,941 per year
  5. Alpharetta, GA
    $111,111 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,924 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $82,914 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $172,774 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $138,056 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $28.14 per hour

Staff Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $195,910 per year