Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Idaho | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,590 | $142,991 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $63.26 | $68.75 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $137,791.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Idaho is $131,590, or about $63.26 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Idaho is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Idaho typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,750 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $131,590, Idaho offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.