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Software Programmer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Software Programmer roles at 3 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Software Programmer: postings by posted pay9 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $40K to $200K. Median $151K; middle half $112K–$151K.Median $151K$40K$200K

Postings per pay band: $40K–$50K: 1; $50K–$60K: 1; $60K–$70K: 0; $70K–$80K: 0; $80K–$90K: 0; $90K–$100K: 0; $100K–$110K: 0; $110K–$120K: 1; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 3; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$151K median · $151K–$199K typical · 5 postingsSenior: middle half $151K–$199K, median $151K

Companies hiring

  1. PAE$27.49/hr ($57.2K/yr) median · $21.50–$53.85/hr typical · 4 postingsPAE: middle half $21.50–$53.85/hr, median $27.49/hr ($57.2K/yr)
  2. US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC$151K median · $151K–$199K typical · 3 postingsUS132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC: middle half $151K–$199K, median $151K
  3. Guidehouse2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC · $151K median · 3 postings
  2. PAE · $57.2K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$151K median · $112K–$151K typical · 9 postingsUnited States: middle half $112K–$151K, median $151K
  2. District of Columbia$151K median · $151K–$199K typical · 3 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $151K–$199K, median $151K
  3. Washington, DC$151K median · $151K–$199K typical · 3 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $151K–$199K, median $151K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $151K median, $112K–$151K typical, from 9 postings.

Newest Software Programmer postings

  1. Software Programmer - AssociatePAE · United States · $100K–$124K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Software Programmer - CareerPAE · United States · $120K–$145K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Software ProgrammerUS132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC · Washington, DC · $149K–$248K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior Software ProgrammerUS132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC · Washington, DC · $113K–$188K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Software ProgrammerUS132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC · Washington, DC · $113K–$188K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Programmer make?

The median posted base pay for Software Programmer jobs is $151K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Software Programmer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $112K–$151K. The top 10% list $199K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $44.7K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Software Programmer jobs?

By median posted pay: US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC ($151K), PAE ($57.2K).

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