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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Applications Software Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $158,923, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $152,006, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $138,521, Insurance with a median total pay of $131,448, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $113,356.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Applications Software Engineer are Apple, NVIDIA, and Akamai.
Popular companies for Applications Software Engineers
How much does Applications Software Engineer make?
Total pay range
$154K - $222K/yr
$183K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$120K - $160K/yrBase pay
$33K - $62K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025169 Salaries submitted
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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.
Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer - Applications salaries
The average salary for Software Engineer - Applications is $183,012 per year or $88 per hour, with top earners making up to $262,844 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $153,542 (25th percentile) to $221,954 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 169 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer - Applications employees.
The highest salary for Software Engineer - Applications is $221,954 per year, $18,496 per month or $107 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Engineer - Applications is $153,542 per year, $12,795 per month or $74 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Engineer - Applications ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,136 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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