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Software engineer salary in Phoenix, AZ (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Phoenix, AZ?

Average base salary

$111,081
17%
below national average
Average $111,081
Low $73,977
High $166,793

The average salary for a software engineer is $111,081 per year in Phoenix, AZ and $5,000 cash bonus per year.184 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Phoenix, AZ

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Software Engineer — Avionics C...
Capgemini3.7out of 5 stars.
Phoenix, AZ
$36.98 - $57.79 an hour
Contract
13 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Phoenix, AZ

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Meta
 
$241,829per year
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Guild Education
 
$201,875per year
Cirrus Aircraft
 
$181,329per year
GeoLogics Corporation
 
$177,060per year
Citizens
 
$174,960per year
4 Corner Resources
 
$170,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Phoenix, AZ

  1. Chandler, AZ
    $149,234 per year
  2. Glendale, AZ
    $133,833 per year
  3. Arizona City, AZ
    $128,204 per year
  4. Tempe, AZ
    $119,519 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $111,081 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 Phoenix, AZ?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $100,055 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,369 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $158,521 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $31.89 per hour