Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Software Enginner
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Enginner
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1-3 years
$170K/yr
($170K • $0)
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jun 6, 2026
$170K/yr
$170K • $0
Software Enginner
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4-6 years
$140K/yr
($140K • $0)
New York, KY
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Software Enginner
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10-14 years
$228K - $264K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on May 26, 2026
$228K - $264K/yr
Software Enginner
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15+ years
$69K - $81K/yr
Michigan City, IN
submitted on May 12, 2026
$69K - $81K/yr
Software Enginner
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7-9 years
$153K - $177K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on May 8, 2026
$153K - $177K/yr
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Software Enginner
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4-6 years
$176K/yr
($176K • $0)
San Mateo, CA
submitted on May 8, 2026
$176K/yr
$176K • $0
Software Enginner
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4-6 years
$432K/yr
($199K • $233K)
New York, NY
submitted on May 6, 2026
$432K/yr
$199K • $233K
Software Enginner
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7-9 years
$199K - $232K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Apr 22, 2026
$199K - $232K/yr
Software Enginner
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4-6 years
$70K/yr
($70K • $0)
Dallas, TX
submitted on Apr 15, 2026
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Software Enginner
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4-6 years
$139K - $162K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Mar 31, 2026
$139K - $162K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Software Enginner in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $189,911 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $127,658.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Enginner are Meta, Google, and Amazon.
Frequently asked questions about Software Enginner salaries
The average salary for Software Enginner is $155,690 per year or $75 per hour, with top earners making up to $257,293 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,604 (25th percentile) to $203,758 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 762 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Enginner employees.
The highest salary for Software Enginner is $203,758 per year, $16,980 per month or $98 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Enginner is $120,604 per year, $10,050 per month or $58 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Enginner ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,734 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Apple
Multivision
Meta
Capital One
Google