Software Engineer salary in Sioux Falls, SD
Based on 48 certified H-1B filings in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Siouxfalls.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $72,284 |
| 25th | $77,771 |
| 50th (median) | $87,334 |
| 75th | $106,277 |
| 90th | $130,150 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $77,875 | $67,696 | $99,166 | 35 |
| FY2021 | $95,000 | $71,240 | $115,500 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $86,000 | $69,947 | $107,988 | 46 |
| FY2023 | $95,000 | $79,815 | $115,000 | 31 |
| FY2024 | $83,000 | $73,840 | $100,150 | 27 |
| FY2025 | $87,600 | $75,000 | $126,350 | 25 |
| FY2026 | $87,000 | $77,896 | $91,416 | 23 |
Cost of living
Sioux Falls's median Software Engineer salary of $87,334 is worth about $96,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Sioux Falls = 90.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Sioux Falls, SD area earned a median of $101,040 in May 2025 (1,400 employed). The H-1B median here is $87,334, 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citi | too few | 7 |
| KBR Wyle Services | too few | 6 |
| Neutronit | too few | 4 |
| Premier Bankcard | too few | 4 |
| Computer Sciences | too few | 3 |
| Star Technology Solutions | too few | 3 |
| CNH Industrial America | too few | 2 |
| Thinklusive | too few | 2 |
| Webilent Technology | 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 | $72,284 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,186 | 20 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | $130,250 | 10 |
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 | $59,010 | $72,284 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,771 | $79,186 | 20 |
| Expert · Level IV | $105,061 | $130,250 | 10 |
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.