Software Engineer salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 4,943 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,506 |
| 25th | $106,000 |
| 50th (median) | $116,710 |
| 75th | $141,434 |
| 90th | $160,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $93,238 | $82,100 | $112,000 | 3,610 |
| FY2021 | $98,000 | $84,000 | $118,560 | 3,662 |
| FY2022 | $105,269 | $86,700 | $125,000 | 3,630 |
| FY2023 | $114,000 | $95,139 | $135,000 | 2,716 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $102,294 | $137,989 | 2,847 |
| FY2025 | $112,986 | $105,976 | $138,513 | 2,921 |
| FY2026 | $121,211 | $111,072 | $146,666 | 2,022 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Software Engineer salary of $116,710 is worth about $113,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $131,750 in May 2025 (29,380 employed). The H-1B median here is $116,710, 11% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Express | $140,000 | 351 |
| Amazon | $151,900 | 202 |
| Intel | $118,100 | 198 |
| Intraedge | $111,072 | 188 |
| Deloitte | $126,321 | 119 |
| CVS Health | $144,348 | 83 |
| PayPal | $130,785 | 68 |
| Wells Fargo | $131,696 | 52 |
| The University of Phoenix | $122,398 | 49 |
| First Citizens Bank and Trust | $145,385 | 45 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $87,651 | 699 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $111,072 | 2,308 |
| Senior · Level III | $135,000 | 942 |
| Expert · Level IV | $160,000 | 688 |
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 | $83,096 | $87,651 | 699 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,976 | $111,072 | 2,308 |
| Senior · Level III | $134,514 | $135,000 | 942 |
| Expert · Level IV | $157,934 | $160,000 | 688 |
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.