What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Columbia?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Columbia is USD 169,000 - USD 218,000 per year.

How does the Software Engineer salary in Columbia compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 250,000, while in Columbia it is USD 157,336 - USD 203,977.

Software Engineer salary in United States

Software Engineer salary in Columbia

Based on 209 job listings - Columbia, United States 2026

+29.4% vs 2025

Average salary

$157,336 - $203,977

Median salary

$169,000 - $218,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$99K

25th percentile$119K

Median$169K

75th percentile$180K

90th percentile$195K

50% of professionals earn between $118,625 - $179,750 USD

The median salary is $169,000

Compare with national average

Columbia

Average salary

157,336 - 203,977

Median salary

169,000 - 218,000

209 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

79,005 job openings

Other cities

San Francisco3,755 job openings

New York2,533 job openings

Washington2,041 job openings

Seattle1,742 job openings

Sunnyvale1,658 job openings

Austin1,433 job openings

San Jose1,071 job openings

Mountain View941 job openings

Santa Clara920 job openings

Atlanta882 job openings

Tucson631 job openings

San Diego534 job openings

Annapolis Junction472 job openings

Boston463 job openings

Plano441 job openings

Chicago435 job openings

Cupertino427 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Columbia, United States is USD 157,336 - USD 203,977 per year in 2026, based on 209 job listings.

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