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Software engineer salary in New Mexico (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in New Mexico?

Average base salary

$121,061
10%
below national average
Average $121,061
Low $68,368
High $214,365

The average salary for a software engineer is $121,061 per year in New Mexico and $5,000 cash bonus per year.153 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in New Mexico

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Senior Software Development En...
CVS Health3.2out of 5 stars.
New Mexico
$83,430 - $222,480 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in New Mexico

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UKG
 
$284,350per year
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Meta
 
$260,000per year
The Structures Company, LLC
 
$233,244per year
Meta
 
$221,478per year
The Judge Group
 
$202,800per year
The DAKO Group
 
$197,600per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near New Mexico

  1. Los Alamos, NM
    $190,548 per year
  2. Santa Fe, NM
    $152,150 per year
  3. Las Cruces, NM
    $141,064 per year
  4. Rio Rancho, NM
    $132,945 per year
  5. Kirtland AFB, NM
    $106,495 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 New Mexico?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $210,817 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $73,853 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $148,983 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $26.31 per hour