Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Wisconsin | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $122,660 | $142,991 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $58.97 | $68.75 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $130,351.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $125,657 | $90,250 | $166,250 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Wisconsin is $122,660, or about $58.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Wisconsin is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Wisconsin typically earn from $90,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 21,730 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $122,660, Wisconsin offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.