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Software engineer salary in Portland, OR (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Portland, OR?

Average base salary

$136,389
same
as national average
Average $136,389
Low $86,836
High $214,219

The average salary for a software engineer is $136,389 per year in Portland, OR and $5,000 cash bonus per year.92 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Portland, OR

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AI Software Engineer IV
The Standard Insurance3.5out of 5 stars.
Portland, OR
$131,750 - $223,500 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Portland, OR

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Welcome
 
$185,000per year
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Block
 
$183,833per year
Entegee
 
$167,440per year
KellyMitchell
 
$163,280per year
The Plus Group
 
$160,000per year
Amazon Web Services
 
$157,952per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Portland, OR

  1. Wilsonville, OR
    $185,120 per year
  2. Salem, OR
    $140,140 per year
  3. Portland, OR
    $136,389 per year
  4. Beaverton, OR
    $134,685 per year
  5. Hillsboro, OR
    $128,899 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 Portland, OR?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $157,951 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,984 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $209,537 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $44.61 per hour