Leidos employees working as Jr Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Jr Software Engineer professionals at Leidos worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Jr Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $132,341 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,039 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Jr Software Engineer at Leidos is $148,811 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $225,677 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $121,040 (25th percentile) and $185,947 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by Leidos Jr Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Jr Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $89 per hour.
Jr Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,087 and $15,496 monthly.
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