How Much Do Computer Software Engineers Make?
In May 2008, median annual pay of computer applications software engineers were $85,430. The middle 50 percent were paid between $67,790 and $104,870. The lowest 10 percent were paid less than $53,720, and the highest 10 percent were paid more than $128,870. Median annual pay in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer applications software engineers in May 2008 were: Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers $93,740 Software publishers 87,710 Management of companies and enterprises 85,990 Computer systems design and related services 84,610 Insurance carriers 80,370 In May 2008, median annual pay of computer systems software engineers were $92,430. The middle 50 percent were paid between $73,200 and $113,960. The lowest 10 percent were paid less than $57,810, and the highest 10 percent were paid more than $135,780.
