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Recent salaries shared by Software Designer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Designer
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4-6 years
$69K/yr
($69K • $0)
Minnetonka, MN
submitted on Mar 26, 2026
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
Software Designer
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4-6 years
$64K/yr
($64K • $0)
Minnetonka, MN
submitted on Jan 5, 2026
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Software Designer
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7-9 years
$88K/yr
($86K • $2K)
Huntsville, AL
submitted on Dec 9, 2025
$88K/yr
$86K • $2K
Software Designer
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1-3 years
$82K/yr
($78K • $4K)
Canton, MA
submitted on Oct 8, 2025
$82K/yr
$78K • $4K
Software Designer
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1-3 years
$69K/yr
($69K • $0)
Minnetonka, MN
submitted on Sep 19, 2025
$69K/yr
$69K • $0
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Software Designer
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4-6 years
$92K - $106K/yr
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Sep 15, 2025
$92K - $106K/yr
Software Designer
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4-6 years
$74K - $86K/yr
Beaverton, OR
submitted on Jul 31, 2025
$74K - $86K/yr
Software Designer
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1-3 years
$65K/yr
($65K • $0)
Canton, MA
submitted on Jun 25, 2025
$65K/yr
$65K • $0
Software Designer
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15+ years
$116K - $136K/yr
Grand Rapids, MI
submitted on Jun 19, 2025
$116K - $136K/yr
Software Designer
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4-6 years
$66K/yr
($66K • $0)
Minnetonka, MN
submitted on Apr 10, 2025
$66K/yr
$66K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Software Designer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $152,526.
Frequently asked questions about Software Designer salaries
The average salary for Software Designer is $194,740 per year or $94 per hour, with top earners making up to $312,763 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $153,348 (25th percentile) to $251,038 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2277 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Designer employees.
The highest salary for Software Designer is $251,038 per year, $20,920 per month or $121 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Designer is $153,348 per year, $12,779 per month or $74 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Designer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,766 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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