The top 4 paying industries for Software Support Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $97,930, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $97,681, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $96,325 and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $93,008.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Support Engineer are Amazon, IBM, and Oracle.
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Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
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The average salary for Software Support Engineer is $114,828 per year or $55 per hour, with top earners making up to $177,315 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $92,101 (25th percentile) to $144,761 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 846 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Support Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Support Engineer is $144,761 per year, $12,063 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Support Engineer is $92,101 per year, $7,675 per month or $44 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Support Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,954 per year (estimate) and goes up to $185,367 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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