Software Engineering salaries
Average salary
$189.6–308.3K/ year
25th percentile
$152K
75th percentile
$385K
Based on
1,362 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $124.7–185.7K | $106–166.5K | +14% |
| Mid-level | $177.8–300.1K | $157.1–243.3K | +19% |
| Senior | $197.2–317.5K | $192.9–291K | +6% |
| Director | $277.8–360.8K | $243.4–331K | +11% |
| Executive | $296–460K | $253.9–351K | +25% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
1,145 jobs
$195.6–315.6K
CU
California, United States
936 jobs
$199.3–323.2K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
482 jobs
$228.8–345.6K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
242 jobs
$169.2–308.9K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
103 jobs
$152.9–234.4K
NY
New York, United States
91 jobs
$201.7–305K
PA
Palo Alto, CA, United States
55 jobs
$174.5–400.2K
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 $189,588.00 – $308,262.00 per year, based on 1,362 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.