Software Engineer Salary in Phoenix

Pay ranges below come from 18 current software engineer listings that disclose salary in Phoenix, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 18 disclosed ranges

$119,750/yr

$72,500$101,375 – $139,250 typical$222,585

Highest-paying employers in Phoenix

The PNC Financial Services Group, Incup to $222,585
American Expressup to $169,125
Vastika Incup to $140,000
Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.up to $137,500
Epiqup to $135,000

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Software Engineer roles in Phoenix that list pay

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Software Engineering Group Manager - Site Reliability Center - Twilight

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc · Phoenix, Arizona

$146,300 - $298,870

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Senior Software Engineer II

American Express · Phoenix, Arizona

$123,000 - $215,250

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Sr Software Engineer I - Java - International Card Risk Services Technology

American Express · Phoenix, Arizona

$123,000 - $215,250

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Senior Avionics Embedded Software Engineer – RF Systems | DO-178C | C/C++

Vastika Inc · Phoenix, Arizona

$130,000 - $150,000

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Software Engineer III

American Express · Phoenix, Arizona

$103,750 - $174,750

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Embedded Software Engineer

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. · Phoenix, Arizona

$130,000 - $145,000

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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 Phoenix offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Software Engineer make in Phoenix?

Based on 18 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $119,750 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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