Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,550 | $142,991 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.84 | $68.75 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $129,662.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $137,561 | $98,800 | $182,000 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Pennsylvania is $126,550, or about $60.84 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Pennsylvania is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Pennsylvania typically earn from $98,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 55,920 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $126,550, Pennsylvania offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.