How does the salary as Software Engineer I at Indeed compare with the base salary range for this job?

The average salary for Software Engineer I is $138,709 per year (estimate) in US , which is 42% lower than the average Indeed salary of $237,955 per year (estimate) for this job.

Are Software Engineer I professionals at Indeed in US satisfied with their compensation?

Indeed employees working as Software Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 93 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Engineer I professionals at Indeed worldwide.

What is the salary trajectory of a Software Engineer I?

The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,700 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,039 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

How much does a Software Engineer I make at Indeed?

The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer I at Indeed is $138,709 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $183,874 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $121,924 (25th percentile) and $160,942 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 657 salaries submitted by Indeed Software Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.

What is the typical salary for a Software Engineer I per hour?

Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $59 and $77 per hour.

What is the typical salary for a Software Engineer I per month?

Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $10,160 and $13,412 monthly.

What is the pay for job titles similar to Software Engineer I at Indeed?

SWE I - with an estimated total pay of $101K - $173K/yr, Software Engineer Intern - with an estimated total pay of $137K - $211K/yr, Software Engineer I - with an estimated total pay of $157K - $211K/yr, Software Engineer 2 - with an estimated total pay of $182K - $243K/yr, Software Engineer II - with an estimated total pay of $189K - $255K/yr

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Total salary range for Indeed Software Engineer

Total Pay

$197K

$294K_/yr

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Last updated Apr 10, 2025657 Salaries submitted

Pay breakdown

$238K

Median total pay

Base Pay

66.1%

$137K - $181K/yr

$157K/yrmedian

Bonus

7.4%

$13K - $25K/yr

$18K/yrmedian

Stock

26.5%

$47K - $88K/yr

$63K/yrmedian

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Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer I at Indeed

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Software Engineer

4-6 years

$202K - $236K/yr

Seattle, WA

submitted on Jul 6, 2026

$202K - $236K/yr

Software Engineer

15+ years

$278K - $323K/yr

San Francisco, CA

submitted on Jun 24, 2026

$278K - $323K/yr

Software Engineer

4-6 years

$225K/yr

($147K • $78K)

Denver, CO

submitted on Jun 16, 2026

$225K/yr

$147K • $78K

Software Engineer

4-6 years

$184K - $216K/yr

New York, NY

submitted on Jun 5, 2026

$184K - $216K/yr

Software Engineer

7-9 years

$175K/yr

($156K • $19K)

New York, NY

submitted on Jun 1, 2026

$175K/yr

$156K • $19K

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Software Engineer

10-14 years

$364K - $422K/yr

Seattle, WA

submitted on May 20, 2026

$364K - $422K/yr

Software Engineer

1-3 years

$241K - $279K/yr

Seattle, WA

submitted on May 18, 2026

$241K - $279K/yr

Software Engineer

4-6 years

$148K - $172K/yr

Denver, CO

submitted on Apr 30, 2026

$148K - $172K/yr

Software Engineer

4-6 years

$113K/yr

($113K • $0)

Woburn, MA

submitted on Apr 13, 2026

$113K/yr

$113K • $0

Software Engineer

4-6 years

$311K/yr

($187K • $124K)

New York, NY

submitted on Mar 31, 2026

$311K/yr

$187K • $124K

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