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Software Engineer Salary
Based on 139 live Software Engineer postings in the US, the typical salary runs $120,000 to $204,000. Here is the full picture by experience level and market, straight from current job listings.
$120,000 – $204,000
Typical Software Engineer salary range, the middle 50% of live postings.
Median $162,000 · from 139 live postings
These figures come from real Software Engineer job postings live on Recruit Myself right now, not surveys. We take every Software Engineer listing that publishes an annual salary, drop hourly and incomplete ones, and report the median range so you see what employers are actually paying.
Use it to sanity-check an offer, set expectations before you apply, or anchor a negotiation. To reach the top of the band you have to clear the ATS first, so run the free resume scan once you know your number.
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Software Engineer pay by experience
Median advertised salary by seniority across live United States postings.
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Software Engineer salary FAQs
How much does a Software Engineer make in the US?
Across 139 live Software Engineer postings in the US, the typical salary runs $120,000 to $204,000 per year, with a median around $162,000. Senior and lead roles sit at the top of that band.
What is the salary range for a Software Engineer?
Most Software Engineer listings fall between $120,000 and $204,000 per year, which is the middle 50% of advertised pay. Pay varies with company size, location, and seniority.
How can I earn more as a Software Engineer?
Target roles at the top of the band, mirror the exact skills employers ask for on your resume, and make sure it passes the ATS so you actually reach the interview. Negotiating from a specific market number beats a vague ask.
How is this Software Engineer salary data calculated?
We aggregate every live Software Engineer posting on Recruit Myself that publishes an annual salary, exclude hourly and incomplete listings, and report the median range plus percentiles. It reflects current demand on our platform, updated continuously, not a historical survey.
Figures are medians of advertised annual salaries across live Recruit Myself postings and update as listings change. They reflect current demand on our platform, not an official or comprehensive salary survey.
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