PayPal employees working as Software Engineer -2 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 34% lower than the average of Software Engineer -2 professionals at PayPal worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer -2 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer -2 at PayPal is $175,062 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,905 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $148,645 (25th percentile) and $210,211 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 354 salaries submitted by PayPal Software Engineer -2 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer -2 professionals typically earn between $71 and $101 per hour.
Software Engineer -2 professionals typically earn between $12,387 and $17,518 monthly.
