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$107,491
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Freelance Software Engineer is $107,491 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $90,536 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 $16,955 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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Freelance Software Engineer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Freelance Software Engineer in United States
The top paying industry for a Freelance Software Engineer in United States is Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $152,005.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Freelance Software Engineer is Freelancer.
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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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Freelance Software Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Freelance Software Engineer is $90,536 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Freelance Software Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Freelance Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Freelance Software Engineer in United States is $140,890 per year.
The lowest salary for a Freelance Software Engineer in United States is $58,179 per year.
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