Software Engineer salary in Boise, ID
Based on 127 certified H-1B filings in the Boise City, ID metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Meridian, Eagle, Garden City.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $94,592 |
| 25th | $101,170 |
| 50th (median) | $121,406 |
| 75th | $143,008 |
| 90th | $156,316 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,350 | $80,487 | $100,000 | 94 |
| FY2021 | $94,997 | $80,265 | $111,924 | 118 |
| FY2022 | $95,992 | $85,000 | $120,000 | 120 |
| FY2023 | $109,737 | $85,000 | $123,911 | 92 |
| FY2024 | $113,983 | $87,100 | $128,773 | 79 |
| FY2025 | $121,688 | $103,415 | $145,045 | 72 |
| FY2026 | $121,406 | $100,898 | $137,000 | 55 |
Cost of living
Boise's median Software Engineer salary of $121,406 is worth about $123,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boise = 98.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Boise, ID area earned a median of $131,590 in May 2025 (3,240 employed). The H-1B median here is $121,406, 8% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Micron | $115,360 | 31 |
| Blue Cross of Idaho Health Services | too few | 7 |
| Clearwater Analytics | too few | 7 |
| The Internet Truckstop | too few | 5 |
| Equifax | too few | 4 |
| Kforce | too few | 4 |
| Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions | too few | 3 |
| In Time Tec | too few | 3 |
| Xceltrait | too few | 3 |
| 9To9 Software Solutions | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $90,750 | 22 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $113,000 | 53 |
| Senior · Level III | $150,229 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,653 | $90,750 | 22 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $100,027 | $113,000 | 53 |
| Senior · Level III | $128,024 | $150,229 | 27 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.