Technology Montana (MT) Rank #31 of 50

Software Engineer Salary in Montana

The median software engineer salary in Montana is $113,022 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $124,200.

Median Salary

$113,022

vs National

$-11,178

State Rank

#31 of 50

Cost of Living

95%

Software Engineer Salary in Montana by Experience

In Montana, an entry-level software engineer earns around $70,980, while experienced professionals earn up to $168,350 per year. The cost of living index in Montana is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$70,980

$-7,020 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$113,750

$-11,250 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$168,350

$-16,650 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montana

Percentile	MT Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$67,886	$74,600	$-6,714
25th Percentile	$89,362	$98,200	$-8,838
Median (50th)	$113,022	$124,200	$-11,178
75th Percentile	$143,962	$158,200	$-14,238
90th Percentile	$180,708	$198,580	$-17,872

Major Cities for Software Engineers in Montana

The largest employment areas for software engineers in Montana include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Billings, MT