Software Engineer Salary in Minneapolis

Pay ranges below come from 12 current software engineer listings that disclose salary in Minneapolis, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 12 disclosed ranges

$115,000/yr

$55,000$110,000 – $135,200 typical$142,500

Highest-paying employers in Minneapolis

Realup to $142,500
U.S. Bank National Associationup to $138,010
Primary Talent Partnersup to $135,200
recruitAbilityup to $135,000
Search Leaders, LLCup to $125,000

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Software Engineer roles in Minneapolis that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Real · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$120,000 - $165,000

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Lead Software Engineer (Front-End Engineer)

U.S. Bank National Association · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$126,820 - $149,200

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Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Primary Talent Partners · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$60 - $70

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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

recruitAbility · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$120,000 - $150,000

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Sr Java Software Engineer

Search Leaders, LLC · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$110,000 - $140,000

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Embedded Software Engineer II (Hybrid)

Punch Through · Minneapolis, Minnesota

$100,000 - $130,000

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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 Minneapolis offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Software Engineer make in Minneapolis?

Based on 12 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $115,000 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?

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