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Software Engineer Salary

The median Software Engineer salary is $208,000 per year in 2026, based on 70 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Software Engineer roles pay between $171,250 and $256,625.

Updated 1 hour ago · based on 70 disclosed USD listings.

Pay by seniority

LevelMedianRange (25th-75th)Listings
Staff / Principal$271,000$250,500 - $295,37518
Senior$200,000$166,875 - $236,00016

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How much do Software Engineer roles pay?
The median Software Engineer salary is $208,000 per year in 2026, based on 70 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Software Engineer roles pay between $171,250 and $256,625.
How is this figure calculated?
It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Software Engineer listings, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency - pay is never averaged across currencies. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
How current is the data?
It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.