Entry Level Computer Science Engineer

Entry Level Computer Science Engineer Salary

$24K

$93K

$189K

$104,863

/year

$50.41

/hour

Entry Level Computer Science Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$104,863

Columbus

Ohio

$101,287

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    How much does an Entry Level Computer Science Engineer make?

    As of Jun 21, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Computer Science Engineer in the United States is $104,863 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $50.41 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,016/week or $8,738/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $189,000 and as low as $24,000, the majority of Entry Level Computer Science Engineer salaries currently range between $65,000 (25th percentile) to $120,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $161,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Computer Science Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 55000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Entry Level Computer Science Engineer in your area makes on average $101,287 per year, or $3,576 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $104,863. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Computer Science Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Computer Science Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as an Entry Level Computer Science Engineer on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Computer Science Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Computer Science Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Fort Belvoir, VA, , with Pennington County, SD, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $25,219 (24.0%), and Fort Belvoir, VA, furthers that trend with another $32,288 (30.8%) above the $104,863 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Computer Science Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Fort Belvoir, VA, and Centennial, CO, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Computer Science Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Fort Belvoir, VA

    $137,151

    $65.94

    Pennington County, SD

    $133,186

    $64.03

    Nome, AK

    $130,082

    $62.54

    Cupertino, CA

    $129,374

    $62.20

    Kailua-Kona, HI

    $129,120

    $62.08

    Berkeley, CA

    $128,398

    $61.73

    Pomona, NJ

    $126,528

    $60.83

    Sitka, AK

    $126,326

    $60.73

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $124,756

    $59.98

    Centennial, CO

    $124,485

    $59.85

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Computer Science Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Computer Science Engineer category.

    For example Full Stack Data Engineer jobs pay as much as $29,908 (28.5%) more than the average Entry Level Computer Science Engineer salary of $104,863. If you're qualified, finding work as an Full Stack Data Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Computer Science Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Full Stack Data Engineer

    $134,771

    $64.79

    Computer Science And Engineering

    $121,515

    $58.42

    Project Engineer Iii

    $90,644

    $43.58

    Civil Design Engineer

    $81,804

    $39.33

    Entry Level Electrician Apprentice

    $54,640

    $26.27

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    Infographic detailing Entry Level Computer Science Engineer salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $104,863 per year or $50.41 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.