Average Software Engineer Salary in New Hampshire

Technology · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Software Engineer in New Hampshire earns $137,400 per year, which is above the national average of $132,270. This translates to approximately $66.06 per hour, $5,285 biweekly, or $11,450 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Hampshire is 13% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$103,000	$49.52
Average (50th)	$137,400	$66.06
Experienced (75th)	$158,000	$75.97
Top Earners (90th)	$178,600	$85.87

Software Engineer Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$148,400	$12,367/mo
Nashua	$140,100	$11,675/mo
Concord	$134,700	$11,225/mo
Dover	$130,500	$10,875/mo
Rochester	$127,800	$10,650/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Technology
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	25% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No earned income tax (5% on interest/dividends)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.13 (+13% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Hampshire

Major employers hiring Software Engineers in New Hampshire include Dartmouth-Hitchcock, BAE Systems, Liberty Mutual, Fidelity, and Elliot Health. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for technology professionals.

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