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Reference comparison of the first roles in the taxonomy, national, until you choose.
Software Engineer: BLS does not report this exact title. Figures are for SOC 15-1252 Software Developers. BLS reports Software Developers as a broader occupation. It does not separate Software Engineer, technology stack, seniority, certifications or employer sector. These figures are not a title-specific offer range.
Frontend Engineer: BLS does not report this exact title. Figures are for SOC 15-1254 Web Developers. BLS reports Web Developers as a broader occupation. It does not separate Frontend Engineer, technology stack, seniority, certifications or employer sector. These figures are not a title-specific offer range.
Programmer Analyst (Application Developer): BLS does not report this exact title. Figures are for SOC 15-1251 Computer Programmers. BLS reports Computer Programmers as a broader occupation. It does not separate Programmer Analyst (Application Developer), technology stack, seniority, certifications or employer sector. These figures are not a title-specific offer range.
| Measure | 1. Software Engineer the United States | 2. Frontend Engineer the United States | 3. Programmer Analyst (Application Developer) the United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC | 15-1252 Broader occupation | 15-1254 Broader occupation | 15-1251 Broader occupation |
| 10th percentile | $82,460 | $48,100 | $57,710 |
| 25th percentile | $105,210 | $64,230 | $75,850 |
| Median | $135,980 | $92,650 | $100,390 |
| 75th percentile | $171,980 | $126,230 | $130,680 |
| 90th percentile | $214,670 | $162,290 | $160,460 |
| Mean | $148,100 | $98,770 | $105,170 |
| Employment | 1,687,890 | 70,190 | 92,230 |
| Location quotient | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Median vs slot 1 | Baseline | -$43,330 (-31.9%) | -$35,590 (-26.2%) |
1. Software Engineer
the United States Broader occupation
- 10th percentile
- $82,460
- 25th percentile
- $105,210
- median
- $135,980
- 75th percentile
- $171,980
- 90th percentile
- $214,670
2. Frontend Engineer
the United States Broader occupation
- 10th percentile
- $48,100
- 25th percentile
- $64,230
- median
- $92,650
- 75th percentile
- $126,230
- 90th percentile
- $162,290
3. Programmer Analyst (Application Developer)
the United States Broader occupation
- 10th percentile
- $57,710
- 25th percentile
- $75,850
- median
- $100,390
- 75th percentile
- $130,680
- 90th percentile
- $160,460
Software Engineer in the United States: median $135,980. Frontend Engineer in the United States: median $92,650. Programmer Analyst (Application Developer) in the United States: median $100,390.
A figure shown as "or more" is top-coded. BLS does not publish exact wages at or above $239,200 a year or $115.00 an hour.