How much does an Entry Level Software Engineer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$98,718 / yrTotal Pay
$84,296 / yrBase Pay
$14,422 / yrAdditional Pay

$98,718

 / yr
$65K$152K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Entry Level Software Engineer is $98,718 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,296 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $14,422 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Entry Level Software Engineer

$98,718 /yr
Entry Level Software Engineer
$107,595 /yr
Software Engineer
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Top Paying Companies

For an Entry Level Software Engineer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Entry Level Software Engineer in United States. Employers include IBM, Aerotek and Motorola Solutions.

1
IBM
$127,246/yr
4
Boeing
$111,270/yr
5
Revature
$110,800/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Entry Level Software Engineer

$98,718 /yr
Entry Level Software Engineer
$107,595 /yr
Software Engineer

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What are total pay estimates for an Entry Level Software Engineer at different companies?

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General Motors (GM)
4.0
Entry Level Software DeveloperSee 83 salaries from all locations

$95,498

 / yr

$111,270

 / yr
Revature
3.9
Entry Level Software EngineerSee 26 salaries from all locations

$110,800

 / yr

$97,278

 / yr

$104,527

 / yr
IBM
4.0
Entry Level Software EngineerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$127,246

 / yr

$118,713

 / yr

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$88,240

 / yr

$103,041

 / yr

$95,955

 / yr

$92,679

 / yr

$93,803

 / yr

$108,762

 / yr
Revature
3.9
Entry Level Software DeveloperSee 8 salaries from all locations

$50

 / hr

$107,699

 / yr
Vanguard
3.7
Entry Level Software DeveloperSee 7 salaries from all locations

$114,175

 / yr

$97,809

 / yr

$96,195

 / yr
IBM
4.0
Entry Level Software DeveloperSee 6 salaries from all locations

$125,455

 / yr

$113,511

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Entry Level Software Engineer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Entry Level Software Engineer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $119,322, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $113,511, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $104,527, Information Technology with a median total pay of $103,041, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $97,002.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$119,322

    13% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$113,511

    8% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$104,527

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$103,041

    1% Lower than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$97,002

    7% Lower than other industries

Human Resources & Staffing

The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Entry Level Software Engineer is Aerotek.

AerotekAerotek$119,322/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

Recent Salaries Shared

For entry level software engineer

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Entry Level Swe

United States of America

 | <1 year

$246,500

/yr

$153K | $94K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Entry Level Software Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$88,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Software Engineer Entry Level

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Entry Level Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$35

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Entry Level Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Software Engineer (Entry Level)

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$82,500

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Entry Level Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Entry Level Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$51,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Entry Level Software Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$16

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

<1 year
3 days ago

Entry Level Software Engineer pay FAQ

The national average salary for an Entry Level Software Engineer is $84,296 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Entry Level Software Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 450 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Entry Level Software Engineer employees.

The highest salary for an Entry Level Software Engineer in United States is $125,470 per year.

The lowest salary for an Entry Level Software Engineer in United States is $56,633 per year.

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