Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arkansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $104,490 | $142,991 | -27% |
| Median hourly wage | $50.24 | $68.75 | -27% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $120,242.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Arkansas is $104,490, or about $50.24 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Arkansas is -27% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Arkansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,050 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $104,490, Arkansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.