Software Engineer Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software engineers have an excellent job outlook - employment is expected to increase 38 percent between 2006 and 2016. This is good news for anyone interested in the IT industry or software engineer positions. With solid job prospects on the horizon, what can new engineers do to ensure that they receive a competitive software engineer salary? Both experience and training will be key for most positions, with salaries varying based on specific certifications, on-the-job experience and technical skills. View the Software Engineer Salary by Certification report to see which certifications tend to boost engineer salaries. In the salary chart above, showing Software Engineer Salaries by Years Experience, we can see that the median software engineer salary range increases dramatically over a span of 20 years. It's not surprising to find that a Sr. Software Engineer Salary tends to be higher than the salary range for entry-level positions.

When it comes to location and the IT industry, certain areas definitely offer more competitive wages. Comparing the median Software Engineer Salary by City shows some predictable results. Cities like San Francisco and Seattle are known for attracting talented employees and offering high salaries. However, measuring Software Engineer Salaries by State reveals that other states, such as Texas, offer competitive salaries along with a much lower cost of living. For a detailed cost of living comparison between cities, use the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator. You can view Cost of Living and Software Engineer Salary Data for San Francisco, Austin or numerous other cities.