Software Developer Entry Level Salaries

How much does a Software Developer Entry Level make?

Total pay range
$93K - $133K/yr
$111K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$79K - $106K/yrBase pay
$14K - $27K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory

Entry Level Software Developer
$80K$123K/yr
Software Developer
$96K$157K/yr
Software Developer IV
$119K$178K/yr

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Entry Level Software Developer
1-3 years
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
New York, NY
$68K/yr
$68K • $0
Entry Level Software Developer
1-3 years
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Tampa, FL
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Entry Level Software Developer
1-3 years
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Suwanee, GA
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Entry Level Software Developer
1-3 years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Michigan Center, MI
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Entry Level Software Developer
0-1 year
$90K/yr
$84K • $6K
Warren, MI
$90K/yr
$84K • $6K
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Entry Level Software Developer
0-1 year
$43K/yr
$43K • $0
Antioch, TN
$43K/yr
$43K • $0
Entry Level Software Developer
1-3 years
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Jersey City, NJ
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Entry Level Software Developer
0-1 year
$78K - $90K/yr
Warren, MI
$78K - $90K/yr
Entry Level Software Developer
1-3 years
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
Austin, TX
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
Entry Level Software Developer
1-3 years
$100K/yr
$91K • $9K
Roswell, GA
$100K/yr
$91K • $9K

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Frequently asked questions about Entry Level Software Developer salaries

The average salary for an Entry Level Software Developer is $110,554 per year or $53 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $157,023 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $92,884 (25th percentile) and $133,212 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 294 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Entry Level Software Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for an Entry Level Software Developer in United States is $133,212 per year, $11,101 per month or $64 per hour.
The lowest salary for an Entry Level Software Developer in United States is $92,884 per year, $7,740 per month or $45 per hour.
The salary trajectory of an Entry Level Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $98,806 per year (estimate) and goes up to $290,657 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Software developers are paid well above average, often receiving six-figure salaries. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.
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