Software Engineer Salary in Atlanta

Pay ranges below come from 8 current software engineer listings that disclose salary in Atlanta, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 8 disclosed ranges

$140,000/yr

$25,500$60,320 – $159,500 typical$177,500

Highest-paying employers in Atlanta

The Travelers Indemnity Companyup to $199,000
Hermeusup to $195,250
Ciscoup to $170,000
Insight Globalup to $135,200
Socket.devup to $30,000

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Software Engineer roles in Atlanta that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Hermeus · Atlanta, GA

$159,750 - $195,250

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Software Engineer II - AI Agents & Harnesses

The Travelers Indemnity Company · Atlanta, Georgia

$120,000 - $199,000

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Senior/Principal Mission Software Engineer

Hermeus · Atlanta, GA

$128,250 - $156,750

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Software Engineer Full Stack​/Backend

Cisco · Atlanta, Georgia

$110,000 - $170,000

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Software Engineering Intern (Command & Control) - Spring/Summer 2027

Hermeus · Atlanta, GA

$25 - $33

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What moves Software Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior software engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same software engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Atlanta offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Software Engineer make in Atlanta?

Based on 8 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $140,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Software Engineer?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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