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Software Engineer salary benchmark

Generalist software engineer; assignment used when more specific role can not be inferred.

Updated Jun 15, 2026

Software Engineer at the mid-level band posts a p50 of $134k across 43 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the mid-level band spans $108k – $175k.

Levelp25p50p75p90n
mid$108k$134k$151k$175k43

Companies hiring Software Engineer

Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.

  • BETA Technologies25 roles · p50 $100k
  • Speechify25 roles · p50 $170k
  • Databricks16 roles · p50 $180k
  • Anduril13 roles · p50 $129k
  • Apple12 roles

See the full list →

Common stacks for Software Engineer

Stacks mentioned most often in Software Engineer postings. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

  • typescript27 postings · p50 $140k
  • python24 postings · p50 $134k
  • aws17 postings · p50 $134k
  • git16 postings · p50 $134k
  • rust15 postings · p50 $142k
  • workday10 postings · p50 $172k
  • java8 postings · p50 $129k
  • next.js7 postings · p50 $134k

Software Engineer by city

Top hiring markets for Software Engineer. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

  • US-Other19 postings · p50 $124k
  • Remote16 postings · p50 $140k
  • Austin8 postings · p50 $140k
  • NYC5 postings · p50 $172k
  • SF5 postings · p50 $138k
  • Non-US5 postings · p50 $108k
  • Boston4 postings · p50 $108k
  • LA3 postings · p50 $125k

Frequently asked questions

What does a Software Engineer typically earn?
Median compensation for Software Engineer is in the table above, broken down by experience level. Numbers reflect the trailing 26 weeks of disclosed-salary postings only.
How wide is the compensation band for Software Engineer?
Band width varies by level. At the mid-level band, p25 sits at $108k and p90 at $175k — a ratio you can use to gauge how much variance to expect when interviewing for Software Engineer positions.
Where can I see live Software Engineer job postings?
The "Companies hiring Software Engineer" list below shows the companies with the most active postings for this role. You can also browse the underlying job posts at /jobs filtered to this role.

Methodology

Percentiles computed via PERCENTILE_CONT(p) WITHIN GROUP (ORDER BY salary_mid) on disclosed salary ranges only — full methodology.

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