What is the Salary difference between a computer programmer and software engineer?
According to PayScale.com, the typical salary range for a Computer Programmer is $54,706 – $83,485. And for a Software Engineer the typical salary range is $60,922 – $86,030. It’s true that these job titles may be used interchangeably in some cases. It’s also true that IT salaries vary depending on location, experience, certifications earned, employment setting, and other factors. I’ve included links below that show median salaries for both Computer Programmers and Software Engineers in different states and by years of experience. To find more accurate salary data for your specific Programmer/Engineer position, you can take PayScale’s free salary survey. http://www.payscale.com/?src=yahooA Hope that helps, Assistant to Dr.