Software Developer Trainee Salaries

How much does a Software Developer Trainee make?

Total pay range
$102K - $156K/yr
$125K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$78K - $112K/yrBase pay
$23K - $43K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Software Developer Trainee in United States is Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $93,203.
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Software Developer Trainee is Genesis10.

Management & Consulting

$93,203

Management & Consulting

The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Software Developer Trainee is Genesis10.

Recent salaries shared by Software Developer Trainee

Location

15 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Software Developer Trainee
1-3 years
$51K/yr
$51K • $0
Milwaukee, WI
$51K/yr
$51K • $0
Software Developer Trainee
1-3 years
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
New Carrollton, MD
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
Software Developer Trainee
0-1 year
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
Austin, TX
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
Software Developer Trainee
1-3 years
$28K - $32K/yr
Lockport, NY
$28K - $32K/yr
Software Developer Trainee
0-1 year
$46K - $54K/yr
Waco, TX
$46K - $54K/yr
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Software Developer Trainee
1-3 years
$32K/yr
$32K • $0
New York, NY
$32K/yr
$32K • $0
Software Developer Trainee
1-3 years
$15K/yr
$15K • $0
New York, NY
$15K/yr
$15K • $0
Software Developer Trainee
1-3 years
$30K/yr
$30K • $0
New York, NY
$30K/yr
$30K • $0
Software Developer Trainee
1-3 years
$29K - $34K/yr
New York, NY
$29K - $34K/yr
Software Developer Trainee
0-1 year
$8K - $9K/yr
Eglin AFB, FL
$8K - $9K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Software Developer Trainee salaries

The average salary for a Software Developer Trainee is $124,785 per year or $60 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $188,712 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $101,587 (25th percentile) and $155,667 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 21 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer Trainee employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Developer Trainee in United States is $155,667 per year, $12,972 per month or $75 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Developer Trainee in United States is $101,587 per year, $8,466 per month or $49 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Trainee ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,259 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,672 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.