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.
Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer Consultant
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 Engineer Consultant
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4-6 years
$125K - $145K/yr
Detroit, MI
submitted on Jun 9, 2026
$125K - $145K/yr
Software Engineer Consultant
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15+ years
$157K/yr
($157K • $0)
Sanford, NC
submitted on Apr 29, 2026
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Software Engineer Consultant
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4-6 years
$135K/yr
($135K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 14, 2026
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Software Engineer Consultant
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1-3 years
$120K/yr
($110K • $10K)
Tysons Corner, VA
submitted on Mar 23, 2026
$120K/yr
$110K • $10K
Software Engineer Consultant
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1-3 years
$110K/yr
($110K • $0)
Ithaca, NY
submitted on Feb 14, 2026
$110K/yr
$110K • $0
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Software Engineer Consultant
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1-3 years
$62K/yr
($62K • $0)
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Feb 3, 2026
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Software Engineer Consultant
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4-6 years
$130K/yr
($125K • $5K)
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Dec 18, 2025
$130K/yr
$125K • $5K
Software Engineer Consultant
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7-9 years
$137K/yr
($134K • $3K)
Kansas City, MO
submitted on Aug 14, 2025
$137K/yr
$134K • $3K
Software Engineer Consultant
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4-6 years
$95K/yr
($95K • $0)
Buffalo, NY
submitted on Jun 24, 2025
$95K/yr
$95K • $0
Software Engineer Consultant
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10-14 years
$161K/yr
($156K • $5K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$161K/yr
$156K • $5K
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Software Engineer Consultant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $144,176, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $142,158 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $124,752.
Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer Consultant salaries
The average salary for Software Engineer Consultant is $181,328 per year or $87 per hour, with top earners making up to $277,853 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $146,483 (25th percentile) to $227,816 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 246 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer Consultant employees.
The highest salary for Software Engineer Consultant is $227,816 per year, $18,985 per month or $110 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Engineer Consultant is $146,483 per year, $12,207 per month or $70 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Engineer Consultant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,734 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.