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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Design Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $196,398, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $176,775, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $150,111, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $149,411, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $149,082.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Software Design Engineer is VanceInfo.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Frequently asked questions about Software Design Engineer salaries
The average salary for Software Design Engineer is $193,912 per year or $93 per hour, with top earners making up to $286,658 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $159,912 (25th percentile) to $238,913 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1311 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Design Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Design Engineer is $238,913 per year, $19,909 per month or $115 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Design Engineer is $159,912 per year, $13,326 per month or $77 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,627 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,348 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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VanceInfo