Software Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 18K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$102,330
$49.197/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+0.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $161K
18K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,310 |
| 25th percentile | $78,280 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,330 |
| 75th percentile | $133,680 |
| 90th percentile | $161,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,610 |
| 2023 | $101,710 |
| 2024 | $102,330 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,610 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $101,710 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $102,330 | $101,746 |