Software Engineer Salary in Iowa
Based on 3K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$103,690
$49.851/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+1.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $157K
3K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,480 |
| 25th percentile | $74,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,690 |
| 75th percentile | $131,050 |
| 90th percentile | $157,310 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,160 |
| 2023 | $97,090 |
| 2024 | $103,690 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,160 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $97,090 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $103,690 | $101,746 |