Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $129,690 | $142,991 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.35 | $68.75 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $128,788.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $132,270 | $95,000 | $175,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $129,625 | $93,100 | $171,500 | 99 |
| Tucson | $119,043 | $85,500 | $157,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Arizona is $129,690, or about $62.35 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Arizona is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Arizona typically earn from $95,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 38,050 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $129,690, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.