Software Engineer Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 6K+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$85,290
$41.005/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
-16.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $129K
6K employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,010 |
| 25th percentile | $63,890 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,290 |
| 75th percentile | $106,010 |
| 90th percentile | $129,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,330 |
| 2023 | $81,660 |
| 2024 | $85,290 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,330 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $81,660 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $85,290 | $101,746 |