PayPal employees working as Software Engineer 1 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Software Engineer 1 professionals at PayPal worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer 1 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer 1 at PayPal is $153,873 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $208,451 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,049 (25th percentile) and $180,667 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by PayPal Software Engineer 1 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer 1 professionals typically earn between $64 and $87 per hour.
Software Engineer 1 professionals typically earn between $11,171 and $15,056 monthly.
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