Software Engineer Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 6K+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$105,890
$50.909/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+4.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$53K – $177K
6K employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,440 |
| 25th percentile | $76,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,890 |
| 75th percentile | $141,490 |
| 90th percentile | $176,640 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,640 |
| 2024 | $105,890 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,640 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $105,890 | $101,746 |