Earnings & Average Salary of Computer Software Engineers

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Median annual earnings of computer software engineers of application software, who worked full time in 2000, were about $67,670. The middle 50 percent earned between $53,390 and $85,490. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $106,680. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer applications software engineers in 2000 were:

Median annual earnings of computer software engineers of systems software, who worked full time in 2000, were about $69,530. The middle 50 percent earned between $54,460 and $86,520. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $105,240. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer systems software engineers in 2000 were:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering averaged $53,924 in 2001, and those with a master's degree averaged $58,026. Starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor's degree in computer science averaged $52,723.

According to Robert Half International, starting salaries for software engineers in software development ranged from $62,750 to $92,000 in 2001.

In addition to typical benefits, computer software engineers may be provided with profit sharing, stock options, and a company car with a mileage allowance.