Salary guide
Software Engineer salary
What software engineers tend to earn in the US, and what moves the range. These are broad, illustrative figures for orientation — not a quote.
Illustrative total comp
$95k–$230k
Midpoint
$150k
$95k$230k
What moves the range
- Seniority
- Company tier and stage
- Tech-hub location
- Equity
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