Software Engineer Salary in Missouri
Based on 14K+ workers in Missouri
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MO)
$101,040
$48.577/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
-5.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$53K – $165K
14K employed in Missouri
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,590 |
| 25th percentile | $70,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,040 |
| 75th percentile | $132,860 |
| 90th percentile | $165,360 |
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineer in Missouri
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Missouri — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 7 | $84,448 |
| 2 | Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | 5 | $100,000 |
| 3 | Capgemini America Inc | 4 | $134,471 |
| 4 | Equifax Inc. | 4 | $99,362 |
| 5 | Charter Communications, Inc. | 3 | $99,362 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Missouri vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,730 |
| 2023 | $89,680 |
| 2024 | $84,250 |
| 2025 | $101,040 |
| Year | Missouri Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $100,730 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $89,680 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $84,250 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $101,040 | $106,671 |