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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 52 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $210,000 and $273,125.
Updated 10 hours ago · based on 52 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff / Principal | $282,500 | $262,250 - $301,250 | 19 |
| Senior | $237,500 | $235,625 - $258,500 | 10 |
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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 52 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $210,000 and $273,125.
- 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.