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Software Engineer Salary in Foster City
The median Software Engineer salary in Foster City is $237,500 per year in 2026, based on 62 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $210,625 and $267,375.
Updated 3 hours ago · based on 62 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff / Principal | $295,250 | $261,250 - $308,750 | 20 |
| Senior | $249,500 | $237,250 - $262,000 | 12 |
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About this data
- How much does a Software Engineer earn in Foster City?
- The median Software Engineer salary in Foster City is $237,500 per year in 2026, based on 62 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $210,625 and $267,375.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Software Engineer listings based in Foster City, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency. 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.