Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Hampshire | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $139,720 | $142,991 | -2% |
| Median hourly wage | $67.17 | $68.75 | -2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $134,088.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in New Hampshire is $139,720, or about $67.17 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. New Hampshire is -2% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in New Hampshire typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 10,840 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $139,720, New Hampshire offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.