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Software engineer salary in Philadelphia, PA, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in Philadelphia, PA?

Average base salary

$103,382
23%
below national average
Average $103,382
Low $68,690
High $155,595

The average salary for a software engineer is $103,382 per year in Philadelphia, PA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.119 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Philadelphia, PA

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Software Developer I
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC3out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Philadelphia, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
STV Group
 
$171,215per year
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HHAeXchange
 
$170,000per year
Apollo Professional Solutions,...
 
$154,180per year
Beacon Hill
 
$150,000per year
Talend Inc
 
$149,807per year
L3Harris
 
$149,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Philadelphia, PA

  1. Harrisburg, PA
    $135,613 per year
  2. West Chester, PA
    $120,154 per year
  3. Pittsburgh, PA
    $109,582 per year
  4. King of Prussia, PA
    $106,423 per year
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $103,382 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Philadelphia, PA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $66,020 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,414 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $174,186 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $27.21 per hour