How much does an average computer software engineer make?
In May 2006, median annual earnings of wage-and-salary computer systems software engineers were $85,370. The middle 50 percent earned between $67,620 and $105,330. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $53,580, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $125,750. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer systems software engineers in May 2006 are as follows: Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences $97,220 Scientific research and development services 97,180 Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing 93,240 Software publishers 87,450 Computer systems design and related services 84,660 Data processing, hosting, and related services 78,270 According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering averaged $56,201 in 2007. Starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science averaged $53,396
In May 2006, median annual earnings of wage-and-salary computer systems software engineers were $85,370. The middle 50 percent earned between $67,620 and $105,330. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $53,580, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $125,750. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer systems software engineers in May 2006 are as follows: Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences $97,220 Scientific research and development services 97,180 Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing 93,240 Software publishers 87,450 Computer systems design and related services 84,660 Data processing, hosting, and related services 78,270 According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering averaged $56,201 in 2007. Starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science averaged $53,396
