Associate Software Engineer Salaries
How much does an Associate Software Engineer make?
Total pay range
$120K - $168K/yr
$140K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$92K - $117K/yrBase pay
$27K - $51K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory
Associate Software Engineer
$120K–$168K/yr
Summer Intern Software Engineer
$130K–$191K/yr
Software Engineer IV
$159K–$239K/yr
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for an Associate Software Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $119,133, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $110,284, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $108,223, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $106,688, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $102,530.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Associate Software Engineer are LendingClub, SMBC Capital Markets, and BlackRock.
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Associate Software Engineer are Chevron, ENGIE, and Naval Nuclear Laboratory.
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Associate Software Engineer are Walt Disney Company, New York Times, and AOL.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Associate Software Engineer are Monster Worldwide and TEKsystems.
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Associate Software Engineer are MITRE and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Financial Services
$119,133
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Associate Software Engineer are LendingClub, SMBC Capital Markets, and BlackRock.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
$110,284
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Associate Software Engineer are LendingClub, SMBC Capital Markets, and BlackRock.
Media & Communication
$108,223
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Associate Software Engineer are LendingClub, SMBC Capital Markets, and BlackRock.
Human Resources & Staffing
$106,688
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Associate Software Engineer are LendingClub, SMBC Capital Markets, and BlackRock.
Government & Public Administration
$102,530
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Associate Software Engineer are LendingClub, SMBC Capital Markets, and BlackRock.
Recent salaries shared by Associate Software Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Associate Software Engineer
4-6 years
$117K - $137K/yr
Plano, TX
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$117K - $137K/yr
Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Tampa, FL
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$96K/yr
$95K • $534
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$96K/yr
$95K • $534
Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$106K - $124K/yr
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$106K - $124K/yr
Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Arvada, CO
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
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Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$53K - $61K/yr
Brea, CA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$53K - $61K/yr
Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$52K - $61K/yr
Raleigh, NC
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$52K - $61K/yr
Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$128K/yr
$128K • $0
Irvine, CA
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$128K/yr
$128K • $0
Associate Software Engineer
1-3 years
$115K - $133K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$115K - $133K/yr
Associate Software Engineer
4-6 years
$110K/yr
$95K • $15K
Durham, NC
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$110K/yr
$95K • $15K
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Frequently asked questions about Associate Software Engineer salaries
How much does an Associate Software Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for an Associate Software Engineer is $140,305 per year or $67 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $196,697 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $119,605 (25th percentile) and $167,915 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 18286 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Associate Software Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for an Associate Software Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for an Associate Software Engineer in United States is $167,915 per year, $13,993 per month or $81 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for an Associate Software Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for an Associate Software Engineer in United States is $119,605 per year, $9,967 per month or $58 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of an Associate Software Engineer?
The salary trajectory of an Associate Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $140,305 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,267 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.