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Software engineer salary in Wisconsin (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Wisconsin?

Average base salary

$112,314
17%
below national average
Average $112,314
Low $67,743
High $186,211

The average salary for a software engineer is $112,314 per year in Wisconsin and $5,000 cash bonus per year.340 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Wisconsin

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Software Developer (mid-level)...
AttainX,Inc4out of 5 stars.
Madison, WI
$75,000 - $92,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Wisconsin

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
Meta
 
$220,196per year
Travelers
 
$176,900per year
Coinbase
 
$165,853per year
Vaco
 
$165,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Wisconsin

  1. Madison, WI
    $138,081 per year
  2. Eau Claire, WI
    $100,257 per year
  3. Green Bay, WI
    $99,843 per year
  4. La Crosse, WI
    $97,306 per year
  5. Appleton, WI
    $95,931 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 Wisconsin?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $55,923 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $82,031 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $148,362 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $24.00 per hour