Technology Kearney, NE Pop. 33,464

Software Engineer Salary in Kearney, Nebraska

The median software engineer salary in Kearney, NE is $104,328 per year, which is 16% below the national median and 4.5% below the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$104,328
vs State Avg
$-4,968
vs National
$-19,872
Cost of Living
86%

Software Engineer Salary in Kearney by Experience

In Kearney, an entry-level software engineer earns around $65,520, while experienced professionals earn up to $155,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,520
$-12,480 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$105,000
$-20,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$155,400
$-29,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kearney, NE

Percentile Kearney
10th Percentile $62,664
25th Percentile $82,488
Median (50th) $104,328
75th Percentile $132,888
90th Percentile $166,807

Software Engineer Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$113,022
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$111,780
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$109,296
Pop. 291,082
Grand Island, NE
$101,844
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Software Engineer in Kearney

Education

Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Kearney and the surrounding Nebraska area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLGitCloud PlatformsSystem Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, software engineer employment is projected to grow 25% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Kearney may vary based on local industry and population growth.