How much does an Entry Level Software Engineer make?
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$98,718
/ yrThe 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Software Engineer | $98,718 /yr |
| Software Engineer | $107,595 /yr |
| Senior Software Engineer | $150,310 /yr |
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.
Top Paying Companies
For Entry Level Software Engineer in United States
| 1 | IBM | $127,246 | |
| 2 | Aerotek | $119,322 | |
| 3 | Motorola Solutions | $113,511 | |
| 4 | Boeing | $111,270 | |
| 5 | Revature | $110,800 | |
| 6 | General Motors (GM) | $104,527 | |
| 7 | Summitworks Technologies | $103,041 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin | $97,809 | |
| 9 | Tata Consultancy Services (North America) | $97,278 | |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman | $96,195 |
For Entry Level Software Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Entry Level Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Software Engineer | $98,718 /yr |
| Software Engineer | $107,595 /yr |
| Senior Software Engineer | $150,310 /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.
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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.
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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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