Software Engineering salaries
Average salary
$189.5–307.8K/ year
25th percentile
$152K
75th percentile
$385K
Based on
1,351 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $124.8–185.5K | $105.3–166.2K | +14% |
| Mid-level | $178.1–299.2K | $157–243.1K | +19% |
| Senior | $196.8–317.1K | $192.9–291K | +6% |
| Director | $277.8–360.8K | $243.2–330.7K | +11% |
| Executive | $296–460K | $254.9–352.2K | +25% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
1,135 jobs
$195.6–315.2K
CU
California, United States
927 jobs
$199.4–322.9K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
477 jobs
$228.5–345.3K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
239 jobs
$169.7–308.9K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
103 jobs
$152.9–234.4K
NY
New York, United States
90 jobs
$201.9–303.5K
PA
Palo Alto, CA, United States
55 jobs
$175.5–401K
NY
New York, NY, United States
34 jobs
$202.4–306.6K
LN
Livingston, NJ, United States
30 jobs
$154.2–235.7K
NJ
New Jersey, United States
30 jobs
$154.2–235.7K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Software Engineering?
- The average salary for Software Engineering is $189,458.00 – $307,796.00 per year, based on 1,351 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Software Engineering calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.