Software Engineer Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 5K+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$88,130
$42.37/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
-17.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$53K – $133K
5K employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,640 |
| 25th percentile | $68,300 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $88,130 |
| 75th percentile | $109,480 |
| 90th percentile | $133,450 |
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineer in Wisconsin
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Wisconsin — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 8 | $74,485 |
| 2 | Genpact LLC | 5 | $125,000 |
| 3 | Capgemini America Inc | 4 | $105,900 |
| 4 | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 4 | $81,500 |
| 5 | S9 TECHNOLOGIES INC | 3 | $82,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,330 |
| 2023 | $81,660 |
| 2024 | $85,290 |
| 2025 | $88,130 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,330 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $81,660 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $85,290 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $88,130 | $106,671 |