The top 2 paying industries for Software Research Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $164,140 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $121,773.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Research Engineer are Google, Intel Corporation, and IBM.
Software Research Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Software Research Engineer make?
Total pay range
$132K - $205K/yr
$164K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$104K - $152K/yrBase pay
$29K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Frequently asked questions about Software Research Engineer salaries
The average salary for Software Research Engineer is $163,550 per year or $79 per hour, with top earners making up to $250,295 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $132,136 (25th percentile) to $205,310 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 223 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Research Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Research Engineer is $205,310 per year, $17,109 per month or $99 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Research Engineer is $132,136 per year, $11,011 per month or $64 per hour.
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