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Software Engineer Salary
The median Software Engineer salary is $239,250 per year in 2026, based on 1,224 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Software Engineer roles pay between $200,000 and $298,125.
Updated 8 min ago · based on 1,224 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $213,750 | $192,500 - $243,750 | 272 |
| Staff / Principal | $287,600 | $247,500 - $382,750 | 247 |
| Entry / Junior | $143,500 | $136,250 - $172,438 | 18 |
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About this data
- How much do Software Engineer roles pay?
- The median Software Engineer salary is $239,250 per year in 2026, based on 1,224 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Software Engineer roles pay between $200,000 and $298,125.
- 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.