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How much is the average software engineering salary by country?
That’s what you’ll learn today. In this post, you’ll find the average salaries in the United States, European Union, India, and many more. We compared data from over a dozen countries where software engineering is growing and thriving.
Ready to learn more? Here are the results!
Which country pays software engineers the most?
Which country comes out on top for software engineering salaries? The United States is highest on the list, with Israel and several European countries trailing behind.
The top three in our comparison are: the United States, Switzerland, and Israel.
Denmark, Canada, and Norway are next, with Australia, the UK, Germany, and Sweden rounding out the top 10.
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| 1. United States | $110,140 |
| 2. Switzerland | $97,518 |
| 3. Israel | $71,559 |
| 4. Denmark | $63,680 |
| 5. Canada | $61,680 |
| 6. Norway | $57,013 |
| 7. Australia | $55,640 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $55,275 |
| 9. Germany | $52,275 |
| 10. Sweden | $50,437 |
The Average Software Engineering Salary by Country
What are the average software engineering salaries around the world?
The best-paying countries are the US, Israel, and several European countries. However, even within a country, there can be big differences, as developers in major cities tend to get better paid than developers living outside of urban areas.
The highest paying countries in our research are:
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| United States | $110,140 |
| Switzerland | $97,518 |
| Israel | $71,559 |
| Denmark | $63,680 |
| Canada | $61,680 |
| Norway | $57,013 |
| Australia | $55,640 |
| United Kingdom | $55,275 |
| Germany | $52,275 |
| Sweden | $50,437 |
| Ireland | $48,427 |
| Finland | $47,850 |
| The Netherlands | $45,180 |
| France | $43,849 |
| New Zealand | $42,399 |
| Singapore | $41,864 |
| Argentina | $39,898 |
| Japan | $36,024 |
But what about the rest of the world? Which countries have the lowest software engineering salaries? Below is a sample list of countries with the lowest salaries for developers.
As you can see, developing countries like Nigeria pay the lowest at $7,255/year. India, a country where Western companies tend to outsource their technical needs, has an average yearly salary of $7,725. Developers in Eastern European countries can expect a significantly lower salary than their Western colleagues. In Poland a developer will typically make $22,740, and in Ukraine, the average is $22,348.
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| China | $23,790 |
| Russia | $23,737 |
| Poland | $22,740 |
| Ukraine | $22,348 |
| South Africa | $19,151 |
| Brazil | $11,337 |
| Philippines | $7,936 |
| India | $7,725 |
| Nigeria | $7,255 |
Which country has the highest demand for software engineers?
Overall, software development is the most in-demand profession in the world. According to PageGroup, the countries with the highest demand for software developers are Canada, Australia, Russia, Sweden, and New Zealand. As there is a shortage of developers, salaries also tend to be higher.
The Average Software Engineering Salary in the US
The average software developer salary in the US is $110,140 per year or $9,178 per month. The average junior developer salary is $69,354 per year or $5,779 per month. The average senior developer salary, on the other hand, is $104,188 per year or $8,682 per month.
Extremely high and varying salaries for leads and head of’s, especially in the Bay Area, bring the national average up, but there can be big differences between states and cities. Here are the top-paying states and cities in the US:
Software engineering salaries in the US by state
What are the top-paying US states for software developers? Not surprisingly, California is the highest paying state for software engineers with a median salary of $146,770. Washington is ranked second, and Maryland comes in third place.
| State | Salary |
|---|---|
| 1. California | $146,770 |
| 2. Washington | $145,150 |
| 3. Maryland | $131,240 |
| 4. New York | $129,950 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $128,790 |
Software engineering salaries in the US by city
The top-paying cities in the US include San Jose ($167,420), San Francisco ($158,320), and Seattle ($148,200). Interestingly, some nonmetropolitan areas offer similar median wages, such as the Southern Vermont and Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan areas, where a software developer can earn $133,050 and $125,310, respectively.
Highest Paid Metro Areas
| Metropolitan Area | Salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara | $167,420 |
| San Francisco/Oakland/Hayward | $158,320 |
| Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue | $148,220 |
| Baltimore/Columbia/Towson | $137,510 |
| Santa Cruz/Watsonville | $134,680 |
| Washington D.C./Arlington/Alexandria | $133,850 |
| New York/Newark/Jersey City | $133,620 |
| San Diego/Carlsbad | $133,580 |
| Napa Valley | $131,930 |
| Sacramento/Roseville/Arden-Arcade | $130,690 |
Highest Paid Nonmetropolitan Areas
| Nonmetropolitan Area | Salary |
|---|---|
| Southern Vermont | $133,050 |
| Eastern Oregon | $125,310 |
| Western Washington | $119,610 |
| Hawaii/Kauai | $115,770 |
| Massachusetts | $115,250 |
Software engineering salaries by programming language in the US
If we look at programming languages, it’s clear that some of them pay better than others. Popular backend languages like Go and Python top the list. However, these are average salaries, so there can be big differences depending on where a developer is located.
● Go is the best-paid language at $120,577.
● Ruby comes in second place at $119,558.
● Python pays an average of $114,904.
● The average salary for Java is $112,013.
● JavaScript typically pays $111,922 in the US.
● Android developers make on average $109,377.
● iOS has a slightly lower average salary compared to Android, at $108,783.
● And Rust isn’t far behind, $108,744.
● C pays an average of $101,734.
● PHP typically pays $92,867.
● And out of these languages, SQL pays the least; $85,845.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Golang | $120,577 |
| Ruby | $119,55 |
| Python | $114,904 |
| Java | $112,013 |
| JavaScript | $111,922 |
| Android | $109,377 |
| iOS | $108,783 |
| Rust | $108,744 |
| C | $101,734 |
| PHP | $92,867 |
| SQL | $85,845 |
Software engineering salaries by job title in the US
Job titles can make a big difference for tech talent. While software developers get paid an average of $110,140, programmers are, on average, paid $105,310.
- Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers are paid, on average, $110,140.
- Software and web developers, programmers, and testers trail close behind, at $105,310.
- Computer occupations are paid $91,250.
The Average Software Engineering Salary in Europe
What’s the average software developer salary in Europe? The average salary is lower than in the US, but benefits and cost of living tend to outweigh some of those differences.
Overall, European countries differ a lot between East and West. Western European developers make at least $40,000+ a year, whereas developers in Eastern Europe can expect significantly less, around $20,000+ a year. Southern European developers are also paid less than their Northern counterparts. Developers in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece can expect between $21,314 to $36,323 per year.
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | $97,518 |
| Denmark | $63,680 |
| Norway | $57,013 |
| United Kingdom | $55,275 |
| Germany | $52,275 |
| Estonia | $52,816 |
| Austria | $51,536 |
| Sweden | $50,437 |
| Ireland | $48,427 |
| Finland | $47,850 |
| The Netherlands | $45,180 |
| France | $43,849 |
| Belgium | $39,687 |
| Spain | $36,323 |
| Italy | $32,579 |
| The Czech Republic | $29,721 |
| Portugal | $25,331 |
| Poland | $22,740 |
| Hungary | $22,353 |
| Ukraine | $22,348 |
| Greece | $21,314 |
| Bulgaria | $17,461 |
The average software engineering salary in Switzerland
The average software developer salary in Switzerland is $97,518 or $8,126 per month.
The average junior software developer salary in Switzerland is $89,643 or $7,470 per month. The average senior software developer salary is $127,693 or $10,641.
As is the case most often, developers in bigger cities tend to get better paid; in Switzerland, developers in Zurich are paid, on average, $110,123 or $9,176 per month.
In terms of programming language, there are some differences reflected in salaries:
- SQL developers are paid the most in Switzerland, $108,868.
- Golang pays an average of $108,827.
- Rust is the third-highest paid language at $108,308.
- The average yearly salary for Android is $104,256.
- Python developers are paid $100,315.
- Whereas iOS developers get paid $96,161.
- Ruby developers are worth $93,280.
- And Java developers get paid, on average, $91,706.
- PHP developers get paid $88,131.
- JavaScript developers are paid the least in Switzerland, $80,285.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| SQL | $108,868 |
| Golang | $108,827 |
| Rust | $108,308 |
| Android | $104,256 |
| Python | $100,315 |
| iOS | $96,161 |
| Ruby | $93,280 |
| Java | $91,706 |
| PHP | $88,131 |
| JavaScript | $80,285 |
The average software engineering salary in the United Kingdom
The average developer salary in the United Kingdom is $55,275 per year or $4,606 per month.
However, the average software developer salary in London is significantly higher; $73,993 per year or $6,166 per month.
The average junior software developer salary in the UK is $38,664 per year or $3,222 per month, and the average senior developer salary is $77,603 per year or $6,466 per month.
Average salaries can vary a lot depending on the language. For instance, the average salary for Ruby is far higher than for PHP or SQL.
- Ruby developers are paid the most in the UK, $85,354.
- Golang pays $79,726, and Rust $73,593.
- iOS developers tend to be paid $73,147.
- Python developers have an average salary of $67,570.
- Java developers are paid $46,774.
- Android developers are paid $44,112.
- JavaScript developers earn $42,924.
- And last on the list are SQL developers at $39,973, and PHP developers at $36,832.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Ruby | $83,354 |
| Golang | $79,726 |
| Rust | $73,147 |
| iOS | $73,147 |
| Python | $67,570 |
| Java | $46,774 |
| Android | $44,112 |
| JavaScript | $42,924 |
| SQL | $39,973 |
| PHP | $36,832 |
The average software engineering salary in Germany
The average software developer salary in Germany is $52,913 per year or $4,409 per month.
Junior developers are, on average, paid $51,188 per year or $4,265, and senior developers can expect to be paid $78,194 per year or $6,516 per month.
As usual, there is a significant difference between cities and the rest of the country; a software developer in Berlin will typically get paid $65,524 per year, while Munich-based developers are paid a little more; approximately $66,880 per year.
What about programming languages, then? The best-paid languages in Germany are Golang at $65,533 and Ruby at $63,616.
- Golang pays $65,533 and Ruby pays $63,616.
- Rust comes in third place at $62,827.
- iOS developers are paid $62,586.
- PHP developers come in fifth place at $59,020.
- Android developers are paid $56,572.
- SQL developers in Germany earn, on average, $56,391.
- JavaScript developers are paid $55,000, and Python developers $52,535.
- Finally, Java developers are paid $52,404.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Golang | $65,533 |
| Ruby | $63,616 |
| Rust | $62,827 |
| iOS | $62,586 |
| PHP | $59,020 |
| Android | $56,572 |
| SQL | $56,391 |
| JavaScript | $55,000 |
| Python | $52,535 |
| Java | $52,404 |
The average software engineering salary in France
In France, software developers make an average of $43,849 every year or $3,654 per month.
Senior developers earn $59,024 per year or $4,918 per month, and junior developers make $36,523 per year or $3,043 per month. In Paris, the average software developer earns $50,693.
In terms of languages, Golang is the best-paid language at $50,622 per year. Ruby comes in second place, while PHP and Java pay the least.
- Golang is the best-paid language at $50,622.
- On average, Ruby pays $48,581.
- SQL pays $47,619.
- Python is in fourth place at $46,964.
- JavaScript pays $45,644.
- iOS pays slightly more than Android, $43,501 versus $42,020.
- PHP pays $40,566, and Java comes in last place at $40,160.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Golang | $50,622 |
| Ruby | $48,581 |
| SQL | $47,619 |
| Python | $46,964 |
| JavaScript | $45,644 |
| iOS | $43,501 |
| Android | $42,020 |
| PHP | $50,566 |
| Java | $40,160 |
Average Salaries in Other High-Paying Countries
Let's take a look at other high-paying countries around the world where local developers are still well paid compared to their local cost-of-living:
The average software engineering salary in Israel
In Israel, the average yearly software developer salary is $71,559 per year or $5,963 per month. Junior developers make $69,851 per year or $5,820 per month, whereas senior developers make $114,751 per year or $9,562 per month. Software developers in Tel Aviv are typically paid $90,788 per year or $7,565 per month.
As for languages, Golang ($109,702 per year) and Python ($83,369 per year) pay the most. PHP and, surprisingly, Ruby pay the least in Israel, $64,573 and $64,525 per year respectively.
- Golang devs make an average of $109,702.
- Python developers make $83,369.
- Mobile developers are paid the third and fourth-best; Android developers are paid $78,558 per year and iOS developers are paid $76,692 per year.
- Java developers are paid $74,251.
- JavaScript developers earn $72,028.
- SQL developers are paid $65,770 in Israel.
- PHP ($64,573) and Ruby ($64,525) are the worst-paid languages in Israel.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Golang | $109,702 |
| Python | $83,369 |
| Android | $78,558 |
| iOS | $76,692 |
| Java | $74,251 |
| JavaScript | $72,028 |
| SQL | $65,770 |
| PHP | $64,525 |
| Ruby | $64,525 |
The average software engineering salary in Japan
The average developer salary is $36,024 per year or $3,002 per month in Japan. Software developers in Tokyo are paid slightly more on average, $45,552 per year or $3,796 per month. Junior developers get paid $26,553 per year or $2,212 per month. Senior software developers get paid $53,773 per year or $4,481 per month.
In terms of programming languages, iOS pays the most with Ruby in second place. SQL and Java are the worst-paid programming languages in Japan.
- iOS developers make $72,194, the highest on the list.
- Ruby pays $53,128 per year while Golang $51,652 per year.
- Android developers make an average of $38,730 per year in Japan.
- Python developers make $36,021 and JavaScript developers earn $33,859.
- PHP developers are paid, on average, $33,625 per year.
- SQL developers are paid $31,815 and Java developers are paid the least, $23,623 per year.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| iOS | $72,194 |
| Ruby | $53,128 |
| Golang | $51,652 |
| Android | $38,730 |
| Python | $36,021 |
| JavaScript | $33,859 |
| PHP | $33,625 |
| SQL | $31,815 |
| Java | $23,623 |
The average software engineering salary in India
The average software developer salary in India is $7,725 per year or $643 per month. Developers in New Delhi are paid slightly more, at $10,211 per year or $851 per month. Junior developers are paid $5,488 or $457 per month. Senior developers, on the other hand, are paid $11,999 per year or $1,000 per month.
Ruby is the highest-paid programming language in India at $12,372 per year. Android is the lowest paid language at $5,181. Here’s the full list:
- Ruby developers in India are the best paid at $12,372 per year.
- Golang is the second-highest-paid language at $10,446.
- Java comes in second at $9,519 per year.
- iOS developers get paid $8,577 per year.
- JavaScript developers earn $8,429 each year.
- Python developers make $7,506 per year, and PHP developers earn $3,717.
- SQL developers are, on average, paid $5,688.
- Android developers are paid $5,181 per year and are the lowest paid software developers in India.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Ruby | $12,372 |
| Golang | $10,446 |
| Java | $9,519 |
| iOS | $8,577 |
| JavaScript | $8,429 |
| Python | $7,506 |
| PHP | $3,717 |
| SQL | $5,688 |
| Android | $5,181 |
The Average Software Engineering Salary in the Philippines
In the Philippines, the average software developer salary is $7,936 per year or $661 per month. Junior developers are paid $5,256 per year and $438 per month. Senior software developers in the Philippines are paid $13,164 per year or $1,097 per month. In Manila, the average salary is slightly higher, $8,772 per year or $731 per month.
In terms of specific languages, Java pays the most in the Philippines at $10,833 per year. iOS pays the worst; iOS developers in the Philippines can expect to earn $3,059 per year.
- Java pays the most in the Philippines, and Java developers are paid, on average, $10,833 per year.
- Golang is the second-best paid language at $9,928 per year.
- Python developers earn $8,888 per year in the Philippines.
- PHP developers make $8,748 per year.
- The average salary for Ruby developers is $6,742 per year.
- SQL developers make $6,698 per year.
- Android developers make $6,338 per year.
- Javascript developers ($5,409) and iOS developers ($3,059) make the least in the Philippines.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Java | $10,833 |
| Golang | $9,928 |
| Python | $8,888 |
| PHP | $8,748 |
| Ruby | $6,742 |
| SQL | $6,698 |
| Android | $6,338 |
| JavaScript | $5,409 |
| iOS | $3,059 |
The Average Software Engineering Salary in Nigeria
The average software developer salary in Nigeria is $7,255 per year. For junior developers, this means $1,453 per year or $121 per month, while senior software developers make $14,182 per year or $1,181 per month.
Developers in Abuja make slightly less than the national average, $5,808 per year or $484 per month.
In terms of programming languages, developers with knowledge of Ruby are best-paid ($12,110), while PHP and JavaScript developers are paid the least.
- Ruby developers make, on average, $12,110 in Nigeria.
- Golang developers are paid $7,266 per year.
- Python developers are paid $7,225, while SQL developers make $5,650 per year.
- iOS developers can expect to earn $4,844/year.
- Java developers make $4,640 per year.
- Android and PHP developers earn $3,875 per year and $3,482 per year, respectively.
- JavaScript developers make $2,830 per year.
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Ruby | $12,110 |
| Golang | $7,266 |
| Python | $7,225 |
| SQL | $5,650 |
| iOS | $4,844 |
| Java | $4,640 |
| Android | $3,875 |
| PHP | $3,482 |
| JavaScript | $2,830 |
The Average Software Engineering Salary by City, Globally
If we compare software engineer salaries in different cities across the globe, US cities come out on top as the highest-paid cities. San Jose is the best-paid city for the average software developer at $167,420 per year, with San Francisco trailing closely behind ($158,320). Software developers get paid the least in Abuja, Nigeria in this comparison ($5,808). Here is a summary of the cities we looked at for the article:
- San Jose is the best-paid city ($167,420).
- San Francisco is close behind. Here, software developers can expect an average salary of $158,320.
- Seattle, WA comes in third place at $148,220.
- Baltimore, MD comes in fourth place at $137,510.
- Santa Cruz is also home to well-paid developers; here, software developers earn an average of $134,680.
- Washington D.C. comes in at #5 ($133,850/year), and New York comes in sixth, where developers earn, on average, $133,620.
- San Diego, CA (#7) boasts an average salary of $133,580, while the typical salary in Napa, CA (#8) is $131,930. Developers in Sacramento, CA (#9) earn an average salary of $130,690.
- In Zurich, Switzerland (#10), software developers can expect an average salary of $110,123.
- Tel Aviv-based developers are among the best-paid developers internationally at $90,788/year.
- In London, developers can expect to get paid an average of $73,993/year.
- Munich-based developers are paid slightly better than Berlin developers at $66,880/year, while their Berlin counterparts are paid $65,524/year.
- In Tokyo, developers average $45,552 per year.
- However, in New Delhi, the average salary drops quite a bit. Here, developers are paid $10,211/year.
- In Manila (Philippines), developers are paid $8,772.
- In Abuja, Nigeria, the average developer makes $5,808 per year.
| City | Salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose | $167,420 |
| San Francisco | $158,320 |
| Seattle | $148,220 |
| Baltimore | $137,510 |
| Santa Cruz | $134,680 |
| Washington D.C. | $133,850 |
| New York | $133,620 |
| San Diego | $133,580 |
| Napa | $131,930 |
| Sacramento | $130,690 |
| Zurich | $110,123 |
| Tel Aviv | $90,788 |
| London | $73,993 |
| Munich | $66,880 |
| Berlin | $65,524 |
| Tokyo | $45,552 |
| New Delhi | $10,211 |
| Manila | $8,772 |
| Abuja | $5,808 |
The Average Software Engineering Salary by Programming Language
What languages are the best-paid if we compare them? Here is the average software engineer salary by language. Golang and Ruby tend to be highly paid languages, whereas JavaScript and PHP are the languages with the lowest salaries.
The average salaries across all ten countries in our comparison are:
| Language | Salary |
|---|---|
| Golang | $61,427 |
| Ruby | $55,847 |
| iOS | $54,954 |
| Python | $52,318 |
| Android | $48,902 |
| SQL | $47,020 |
| Java | $46,592 |
| JavaScript | $45,833 |
| PHP | $43,656 |
Golang
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $120,577 |
| Israel | $109,702 |
| Switzerland | $108,827 |
| UK | $79,726 |
| Germany | $65,533 |
| Japan | $51,652 |
| France | $50,622 |
| India | $10,446 |
| Philippines | $9,928 |
| Nigeria | $7,266 |
Ruby
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $119,558 |
| Switzerland | $93,280 |
| UK | $85,354 |
| Israel | $64,525 |
| Germany | $62,827 |
| Japan | $53,128 |
| France | $48,581 |
| India | $12,372 |
| Nigeria | $12,110 |
| Philippines | $6,742 |
Python
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $114,904 |
| Switzerland | $100,315 |
| Israel | $83,369 |
| UK | $67,570 |
| Germany | $52,535 |
| France | $46,964 |
| Japan | $36,021 |
| India | $7,506 |
| Nigeria | $7,255 |
| Philippines | $6,742 |
Java
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $112,013 |
| Switzerland | $91,706 |
| Israel | $74,251 |
| Germany | $52,404 |
| UK | $46,774 |
| France | $40,160 |
| Japan | $23,623 |
| Philippines | $10,833 |
| India | $9,519 |
| Nigeria | $4,640 |
JavaScript
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $111,922 |
| Switzerland | $80,285 |
| Israel | $72,028 |
| Germany | $55,000 |
| France | $45,644 |
| UK | $42,924 |
| Japan | $33,859 |
| Philippines | $8,429 |
| India | $5,409 |
| Nigeria | $2,830 |
Android
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $109,377 |
| Switzerland | $104,256 |
| Israel | $78,558 |
| Germany | $56,572 |
| UK | $44,112 |
| France | $42,020 |
| Japan | $38,730 |
| Philippines | $6,338 |
| India | $5,181 |
| Nigeria | $3,875 |
iOS
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $108,783 |
| Switzerland | $96,161 |
| Israel | $76,692 |
| UK | $73,147 |
| Japan | $72,194 |
| Germany | $62,586 |
| France | $43,501 |
| India | $8,577 |
| Nigeria | $4,844 |
| Philippines | $3,059 |
SQL
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | $108,868 |
| USA | $85,845 |
| Israel | $65,770 |
| Germany | $56,391 |
| France | $47,619 |
| UK | $39,973 |
| Japan | $31,815 |
| Philippines | $6,698 |
| India | $5,688 |
| Nigeria | $5,650 |
PHP
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $92,867 |
| Switzerland | $88,131 |
| Israel | $64,573 |
| Germany | $59,020 |
| France | $40,566 |
| UK | $36,832 |
| Japan | $33,625 |
| Philippines | $8,748 |
| India | $3,717 |
| Nigeria | $3,482 |
Junior Software Engineering Salaries by Country
If we look at the average junior software engineer salary by country, we can see that some of the otherwise higher-paying countries slide down in the rankings. For instance, the US is third on the list with Switzerland and Israel jumping ahead. German junior software developers get paid better than those in the UK, France, and Japan, and Nigerian junior developers are remunerated more than those in India or the Philippines.
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | $89,643 |
| Israel | $69,851 |
| USA | $69,354 |
| Germany | $51,188 |
| UK | $38,664 |
| France | $36,523 |
| Japan | $26,553 |
| Nigeria | $7,255 |
| India | $5,488 |
| Philippines | $5,256 |
Senior Software Engineering Salaries by Country
How do senior software developer salaries compare? Here is the average senior software developer salary by country.
Switzerland tops the list again with Israel in second and the US third. German senior developers make slightly more than those in the UK, who, again, earn more than senior software developers based in France and Japan. Out of developing countries, Nigeria leads the comparison with India last.
| Country | Salary |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | $127,693 |
| Israel | $114,751 |
| USA | $104,188 |
| Germany | $78,194 |
| UK | $77,603 |
| France | $59,024 |
| Japan | $53,773 |
| Nigeria | $14,182 |
| Philippines | $13,164 |
| India | $11,999 |
Over to you!
There you have it. That’s the list of the average software engineering salaries around the world!
As you can see, there are big differences between individual countries. Software development is, still, one of the most highly sought-after and best-paid professions in the world.
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FAQs
Which country is best for Software Engineer 2022? ›
The United States is highest on the list, with Israel and several European countries trailing behind. The top three in our comparison are: the United States, Switzerland, and Israel. Denmark, Canada, and Norway are next, with Australia, the UK, Germany, and Sweden rounding out the top 10.
Which country pays highest salaries for software engineers? ›The top highest paying countries for software engineers tend to stay the same over the years. These are the United States, Switzerland, Israel, and many European nations.
Which country has highest demand for software engineers? ›According to a recent study, Canada is now the top destination for software engineers worldwide. In the last 1.5 years, US companies have actively hired remote software engineers in Canada, pushing salaries even higher.
Where do software engineers get paid the most in Europe? ›...
The Average Software Engineer Salary in Europe (Eastern/Western) 2022.
| Country | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Denmark | $71,000 |
| Finland | $59,000 |
| Netherlands | $63,000 |
- USA. The United States of America is a pioneer in new technologies and has an economy that is highly dependent on IT. ...
- Germany. ...
- Finland. ...
- Singapore. ...
- Canada. ...
- Japan. ...
- The Netherland. ...
- The UK.
Countries like Canada, India, China, United States, and Germany are the top choices for studying engineering abroad.
Why are software engineering salaries so high? ›Software engineer salaries are so high because of supply and demand. There are not enough developers to meet demand in the industry so good developers are paid an absolute premium. Technology is also constantly changing and it requires immense effort to keep your skills up to date.
Which programming language has highest salary? ›- JavaScript.
- Data Structure.
- React.js.
- Core Java.
- Node.js.
- SQL.
- Full stack development.
- Devops.
Salary Potential
A neurosurgeon is the highest paying job in the world; neurosurgeons are specially trained to diagnose and surgically treat central and peripheral nervous system disorders. In today's world, it is the most in-demand medical profession, so extensive training and education are needed.
China is home to many of the fastest growing IT companies and produces as many as 4.7 million tech graduates every year. In a hypothetical analysis of countries fit to participate in a “programming Olympics” by HackerRank, China ranked first.
Where should I move as a software engineer? ›
If you love spoilers, we'll give you a quick summary here of our results: once again, Seattle is the big winner for the United States. While a software engineer receives a higher salary in San Francisco, his or her counterpart in Seattle gets to keep a higher portion of their pay.
Why do software engineers make so much less in Europe? ›Because most European countries have less yearly work hours, more vacations and most of all, a much heavier tax load leaving people with meager wages, compared to the USA, even if overall cost can be higher.
Which type of software engineer earns the most? ›- Full Stack Developer. ...
- Data Scientist. ...
- Software Architect. ...
- SQA Engineer. ...
- Android Engineer/Developer. ...
- DevOps Engineer. ...
- Backend Engineer. ...
- Application Security Engineer.
- Civil Engineer. ...
- Mechanical Engineer. ...
- Industrial Engineer. ...
- Biomedical Engineer. ...
- Electrical Engineer. ...
- Chemical Engineer. ...
- Software Engineer. ...
- Computer Engineer.
Cambodia. The process of getting a work permit and work visa in Cambodia is among the simplest across the globe. A long-term business visa, once obtained, can be renewed easily for an indefinite period of time. Cambodia is thus one of the easiest countries to get a work visa in.
Which countries are easy to get IT jobs? ›- Estonia.
- Norway & Svalbard.
- Australia.
- New Zealand.
- Germany.
- Netherlands.
- South Korea.
- Canada.
| Country | Overall Ranking | Insider Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 | 6 |
| Australia | 4 |
As Canada works to expand its infrastructure, there is a shortage of civil engineers. Many public and private sector projects require more civil engineers. This is for the construction of coastal installations, structural steel fabrications, rapid transit facilities, and other construction projects.
Which engineering is best in 2025? ›- Civil engineering technician.
- Cartographer.
- Aerospace engineering technician.
- Industrial engineer.
- Agricultural engineer.
- Mechanical engineer.
- Marine engineer.
- Civil engineer.
Among all the Nordic countries, Norway is our top pick for cheap countries to study for Indian students. Norway has a unique educational system where all students, even international students, can study for free at public universities.
Do software engineers make more than doctors? ›
So, yes, as a doctor, a primary care physician (among the lowest-paid doctors) will eventually earn a lot more than a software developer. However, it will be well over 30 years after turning 18 that the net worth of a doctor exceeds that of a developer.
Will software engineer salary go down? ›The software engineering job market is becoming saturated with software products and software professionals. Easy availability, maybe even an oversupply, of talent could foreshadow a reduction in software engineering salaries. Commoditization of software development will drive demand and salaries down.
Is software engineering stressful? ›Surprisingly, the job of a software engineer is relaxed and with low levels of stress despite the many challenges that come along in the profession such as working long hours, working on legacy code, dealing with bad managers, or having tough clients.
What pays more C++ or Python? ›C++ vs Python Salaries: C++
According to Indeed, C++ developer salaries average $117,000 a year. Python developer salaries average $109,000 a year. These salaries do vary, but in general, the top-paid C++ developer is likely to make more than the top-paid Python developer.
The average salary of a junior java developer is ₹2,39,630 per annum, while the average salary of a junior python developer is ₹2,76,136 per annum.
What is the most difficult coding language? ›C++ C++ is considered to be one of the most powerful, fastest, and toughest programming languages.
Which profession is most respected? ›Doctors, scientists, and farmers are the most respected jobs. Reality TV stars and politicians attracted the least respect. The top factors that make a job respectable are caring for others, trustworthiness, and being essential to society.
Which country in Europe has the highest salaries? ›Luxembourg had the highest average annual wage in Europe in 2021, at approximately 75 thousand U.S. dollars, compared with Slovakia, which had an average annual salary of just over 24.7 thousand U.S dollars a year, the lowest among the countries provided in this statistic.
What jobs are most successful? ›- Information Security Analyst.
- Nurse Practitioner.
- Physician Assistant.
- Medical and Health Services Manager.
- Software Developer.
- Data Scientist.
- Financial Manager.
...
Countries No. of Engineering Graduates (approx)
| Russian Federation | 454,436 |
|---|---|
| United States | 237,826 |
| Iran | 233,695 |
| Japan | 168,214 |
| South Korea | 147,858 |
Which IT company is biggest in the world? ›
- James Gosling.
- Linus Torvalds.
- Anders Hejlsberg.
- Tim Berners-Lee.
- Brian Kernighan.
- Ken Thompson.
- Guido van Rossum.
- Donald Knuth.
The problem of software development skills gap is most severe in the developed countries like the US, Canada, UK, Germany and Japan. Even though there are some initiatives to increase the number of people that want to work in the tech industry, yet these countries still suffer from a shortage of software developers.
Where do most software engineers work? ›Software engineers may work in computer systems design firms or electronic product manufacturing companies. Some are employed by software publishers or in applications development offices, such as insurance carriers and corporate institutions.
Which is the best country in the world to work as software developer and why? ›Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, and the United States have higher software engineer salaries than other countries. A data scientist is one of the highest-paid jobs across the globe.
Who is the fastest programmer in the world? ›...
| Gennady Korotkevich | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Programming prodigy; highly ranked sport programmer from an early age |
| Awards | Codeforces peak rating 3979 (22 January 2022) |
What coding and programming language should i learn? JavaScript and Python, two of the most popular languages in the startup industry, are in high demand. Most startups use Python-based backend frameworks such as Django (Python), Flask (Python), and NodeJS (JavaScript).
Which university is best for software engineering in the world? ›- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, United States. ...
- Stanford University. Stanford, United States. ...
- Carnegie Mellon University. Pittsburgh, United States. ...
- University of California, Berkeley (UCB) Berkeley, United States. ...
- University of Cambridge. ...
- Harvard University. ...
- University of Oxford. ...
- Princeton University.
The United Kingdom has the most competitive and advanced computer science, software engineering, and information technology fields in Europe. There are around 2,000 software companies in the UK and about 100,000 people working in this field. The UK has a prestigious reputation for computer science.
Which course is best for software engineer? ›- Artificial Intelligence.
- Data Analytics.
- DevOps.
- UI/UX Development.
- Database Administration.
- Cyber Security.
- Augmented Analytics.
- Software Quality Testing (SQT) Automation.
Which country is No 1 in software industry? ›
China is home to many of the fastest growing IT companies and produces as many as 4.7 million tech graduates every year. In a hypothetical analysis of countries fit to participate in a “programming Olympics” by HackerRank, China ranked first.
Where should I move as a software engineer? ›If you love spoilers, we'll give you a quick summary here of our results: once again, Seattle is the big winner for the United States. While a software engineer receives a higher salary in San Francisco, his or her counterpart in Seattle gets to keep a higher portion of their pay.
Who is the fastest programmer in the world? ›...
| Gennady Korotkevich | |
|---|---|
| Known for | Programming prodigy; highly ranked sport programmer from an early age |
| Awards | Codeforces peak rating 3979 (22 January 2022) |
- Civil Engineer. ...
- Mechanical Engineer. ...
- Industrial Engineer. ...
- Biomedical Engineer. ...
- Electrical Engineer. ...
- Chemical Engineer. ...
- Software Engineer. ...
- Computer Engineer.
- Front-end developer.
- Java developer.
- Software engineer.
- Network security engineer.
- Mobile developer.
- Data scientist.
- DevOps engineer.
- Software architect.
Which is better Computer Science or IT? There is no such thing as “better” because they lead to different careers and have different specialisations or subfields. Either discipline is a great choice for your studies, as long as you're passionate about technology, and you understand what each study option implies.
Is IT worth moving to London as a software engineer? ›Let's start by examining the cost of living in London for a software engineer, beginning with what a software engineer earns. The good news for any software engineer is that, on average, you'll earn well above the average mean salary in London.
Which city is best for IT jobs in UK? ›- London.
- Manchester.
- Edinburgh.
- Reading.
- Bristol and Bath.
- Birmingham.
- Brighton.
The average salary for Software Engineer is £58,101 per year in the London, United Kingdom Area. The average additional cash compensation for a Software Engineer in the London, United Kingdom Area is £8,269, with a range from £1,575 - £43,402.
Which language is best for software engineer? ›Python and C++ are two of the best programming languages for software development, though each language has its ideal uses. Python is versatile in its practical applications; developers often use it to power artificial intelligence, machine learning, web, and development.
Which software field is best? ›
- IT security specialist.
- System engineer.
- Full stack developer.
- 4. Development operations engineer.
- Technical program manager.
- Data warehouse architect.
- Cloud engineer.
- Mobile developer.
Knowing the fundamentals or syntax of Python is not enough to get a job. Employers will look for several other qualities or skills, such as problem-solving skills, communication skills, willingness to learn new tools/technologies, breadth of knowledge in technology, etc.