How much does a Software Designer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$143,622 / yrTotal Pay
$105,290 / yrBase Pay
$38,332 / yrAdditional Pay

$143,622

 / yr
$92K$229K
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The estimated total pay for a Software Designer is $143,622 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $105,290 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 $38,332 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 Software Engineer

$107,595 /yr
Software Engineer
$150,310 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Software Designer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Designer in United States. Employers include Meditech, HP Inc. and Micro Focus.

1
Meditech
$177,430/yr
3
Micro Focus
$170,530/yr
4
$167,858/yr
6
IBM
$156,485/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer

$107,595 /yr
Software Engineer

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$160,538

 / yr

$171,374

 / yr

$167,858

 / yr

$170,530

 / yr

$156,485

 / yr

$177,430

 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Designer in United States

The top paying industry for a Software Designer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $160,538.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$160,538

    0% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Designer are Meditech, HP Inc., and Micro Focus.

MeditechMeditech$177,430/yr
HP Inc.HP Inc.$171,374/yr
Micro FocusMicro Focus$170,530/yr

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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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Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

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Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

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Software Development Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$98,500

/yr

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Software Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$280,000

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Software Engineer

United States of America

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$160,000

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Software Engineer

United States of America

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$160,000

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Software Engineer

United States of America

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$180,000

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$155,000

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Software Designer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Software Designer is $105,290 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software Designer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1977 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Designer employees.

The highest salary for a Software Designer in United States is $158,698 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Designer in United States is $69,856 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Software Designer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Software Designer.