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2023 Computing Salary Statistics

In today's fast-paced technology landscape, pursuing a computing education can pave the way for a financially rewarding and personally fulfilling career. If you're wondering about the earning potential in computing professions, let's delve into the numbers. Graduates holding a computing degree frequently find themselves in a position where their median salaries surpass the national average. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for computer and information technology roles is projected to grow significantly faster than the average for all occupations between 2022 and 2032. To provide you with a clearer picture, here are some prominent computer career options and the corresponding salary expectations you can anticipate.

Computing Salaries
Degree Name Career Option Mean Entry Level Salary1 Mean Annual Salary2
Computer Network and System Administration Network Engineer $63,919 $79,946
Systems Engineer $74,984 $86,595
Chief Security Officer (CSO) $71,463 $154,005
Database Administrator $59,745 $77,819
Application Developer $60,875 $75,428
Network Administrator $52,263 $64,460
Computer Science Computer Systems Engineer $74,984 $86,595
Project Coordinator (IT) $53,591 $60,340
Software Engineer $80,280 $92,314
Systems Analyst $59,522 $69,971
Cybersecurity Information Analyst $52,988 $69,148
Security Architect, Programmer, or Engineer $79,406 $101,550
Forensics Computer Analyst $65,892 $76,289
Ethical Hacker/Penetration Analyst $68,912 $85,720
IT Auditor $64,048 $75,860
Network Security Analyst $65,985 $77,753
Data Science

Data Scientist

$86,919 $99,399
Data Analyst $60,511 $66,117
Data Engineer $78,387 $95,737
Data Architect $72,743 $131,027
Machine Learning Engineer $96,946 $115,498
Business Intelligence (BI) Developer $64,417 $85,975
Database Administrator $59,745 $77,819
Electrical Engineering Technology

Systems Engineer

$74,984 $86,595
Systems Test Engineer $70,780 $79,282
Software Engineer $80,280 $92,314
Quality Control Engineer $65,218 $74,796
Applications Engineer $66,754 $78,511
Process Engineer $70,242 $78,750
Mechatronics

Automation Engineer

$66,873 $82,757
Electromechanical Engineer $72,414 $84,068
Control Systems Engineer $73,598 $84,460
Embedded Systems Engineer $73,990 $85,294
Robotics Engineer $81,743 $93,150
Software Engineering

Programmer/Analyst

$59,816 $70,198
Software Engineer $71,068 $83,565
Software Quality Engineer $66,346 $86,634
Software Product Manager $85,771 $104,818
Quality Assurance Lead $55,869 $97,508
Senior Software Engineer $103,933 $125,754
Senior Systems Analyst $73,805 $92,157

1, 2: Figures from payscale.com, accessed October 2023

Computing salaries can vary widely based on factors other than the type of degree and career option. Additional factors include job location, experience level, education, and the specific industry or company.

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