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Software engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$110,095
18%
below national average
Average $110,095
Low $67,494
High $179,584

The average salary for a software engineer is $110,095 per year in Pittsburgh, PA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.156 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Pittsburgh, PA

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Software Engineer Associate
PNC Financial Services Group3.5out of 5 stars.
Pittsburgh, PA
$40,000 - $116,875 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Form Energy
 
$199,600per year
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FanDuel
 
$186,000per year
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Crystal Equation
 
$184,080per year
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Michael Page
 
$155,000per year
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Motional
 
$153,596per year
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Coupa
 
$152,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Pittsburgh, PA

  1. Harrisburg, PA
    $134,905 per year
  2. West Chester, PA
    $120,154 per year
  3. Pittsburgh, PA
    $110,095 per year
  4. King of Prussia, PA
    $109,186 per year
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $105,367 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 Pittsburgh, PA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $58,335 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,333 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $211,644 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $157,958 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $37.29 per hour

Staff Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $213,804 per year