Salaries//Software Engineer

Software Engineer salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$140,052
$19,863
Additional Cash Compensation
$159,915
Total Compensation
Median: 140,000
Min: $60K
Max: $325K

How Much Does a Software Engineer Make in US?

The average salary for a Software Engineer in US is $140,052. The average additional cash compensation for a Software Engineer in US is $19,863. The average total compensation for a Software Engineer in US is $159,915. Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Software Engineer employees in US.

Software Engineer
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best-paying cities for Software Engineer

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salaries for software engineers are San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York City and Orange County.
City NameAverage SalaryCompared to National Average
San Francisco, CA$173,426
+ 30% (120,873)
Los Angeles, CA$154,867
+ 22% (120,873)
Seattle, WA$150,056
+ 19% (120,873)
New York City, NY$149,313
+ 19% (120,873)
Orange County$147,750
+ 18% (120,873)
Colorado, CO$147,429
+ 18% (120,873)
Remote$146,172
+ 17% (120,873)
Miami, FL$145,000
+ 17% (120,873)
Greater Denver Area$144,380
+ 16% (120,873)
Austin, TX$140,664
+ 14% (120,873)

Software Engineer Salary by gender

The average Software Engineer salary for women is $123,270 and the average Software Engineer salary for men is $121,583.

Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $140,937. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $102,551.

Software Engineer Salary ranges

The most common Software Engineer salary in US is between $150k - $160k.

Average Dev + Engineer salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Wordpress Developer$71,129
Min: $55K
Max: $96K
Junior Web Developer$75,699
Min: $64K
Max: $93K
Web Developer$78,608
Min: $72K
Max: $84K
Implementation Specialist$78,995
Min: $38K
Max: $235K
Junior Software Developer$82,749
Min: $77K
Max: $95K
QA Analyst$84,126
Min: $42K
Max: $175K
Network Engineer$86,626
Min: $78K
Max: $105K
App Developer$88,326
Min: $79K
Max: $120K
Test Engineer$88,826
Min: $81K
Max: $115K
RPA Developer$89,414
Min: $80K
Max: $127K
Junior Software Engineer$90,253
Min: $42K
Max: $165K
IT Engineer$90,499
Min: $75K
Max: $117K
Application Engineer$90,886
Min: $80K
Max: $121K
React Developer$93,048
Min: $85K
Max: $120K
Design Engineer$94,330
Min: $83K
Max: $116K
Tableau Developer$94,349
Min: $87K
Max: $121K
Full Stack Developer$94,361
Min: $85K
Max: $119K
Back End Developer$95,176
Min: $87K
Max: $104K
Java Developer$95,216
Min: $87K
Max: $116K
SQL Developer$96,485
Min: $89K
Max: $119K
Blockchain Developer$96,708
Min: $90K
Max: $122K
QA Engineer$98,305
Min: $40K
Max: $210K
Power BI Developer$100,015
Min: $95K
Max: $107K
Software Test Engineer$100,525
Min: $55K
Max: $175K
Robotics Engineer$100,526
Min: $89K
Max: $138K
AWS Developer$101,157
Min: $92K
Max: $132K
Javascript Developer$102,449
Min: $84K
Max: $119K
Python Developer$102,598
Min: $95K
Max: $117K
Database Developer$102,840
Min: $90K
Max: $150K
Aerospace Engineer$103,572
Min: $94K
Max: $120K
AI Engineer$106,407
Min: $80K
Max: $145K
Front End Developer$109,055
Min: $37K
Max: $330K
Cloud Engineer$109,862
Min: $102K
Max: $141K
Cloud Security Engineer$110,768
Min: $95K
Max: $144K
Cybersecurity Engineer$111,195
Min: $100K
Max: $127K
Automation Engineer$111,281
Min: $10K
Max: $240K
Android Developer$111,497
Min: $60K
Max: $310K
Salesforce Developer$113,227
Min: $55K
Max: $221K
Game Developer$116,715
Min: $65K
Max: $214K
iOS Developer$118,367
Min: $52K
Max: $391K
Senior Systems Engineer$120,524
Min: $110K
Max: $160K
Business Intelligence Developer$122,000
Min: $122K
Max: $122K
Systems Engineer$123,317
Min: $65K
Max: $221K
Data Engineer$124,138
Min: $50K
Max: $275K
Sales Engineer$125,498
Min: $55K
Max: $305K
Senior Software Developer$126,640
Min: $112K
Max: $150K
Software Developer$126,689
Min: $88K
Max: $246K
Security Engineer$126,836
Min: $61K
Max: $280K
Site Reliability Engineer$129,405
Min: $70K
Max: $300K
Quant Developer$130,909
Min: $127K
Max: $142K
Database Administrator$131,093
Min: $69K
Max: $260K
QA Manager$131,198
Min: $78K
Max: $260K
DevOps Engineer$132,824
Min: $50K
Max: $325K
Hardware Engineer$135,442
Min: $64K
Max: $253K
Senior Data Engineer$136,569
Min: $90K
Max: $254K
Software Engineer$140,052
Min: $60K
Max: $325K
Data Architect$145,235
Min: $70K
Max: $279K
Senior Software Engineer$150,688
Min: $70K
Max: $366K
Lead Software Engineer$152,541
Min: $44K
Max: $450K
Machine Learning Engineer$153,151
Min: $87K
Max: $278K
Data Engineering Manager$162,386
Min: $110K
Max: $279K
Engineering Manager$168,005
Min: $77K
Max: $531K
Principal Software Engineer$168,670
Min: $86K
Max: $375K
Director of Software Engineering$191,912
Min: $111K
Max: $420K
Vice President of Engineering$221,724
Min: $144K
Max: $500K
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)$222,266
Min: $80K
Max: $575K
CIO (Chief Information Officer)$226,216
Min: $96K
Max: $400K

FAQ

Q:

What is a software engineer?

A.
Software engineers work on building and maintaining software and systems for everything from video games and mobile apps to security systems.
Q:

How to become a software engineer?

A.
Softtware engineers often launch their careers with internships or roles as junior engineers, QA testers or entry-level developers. Though it's not always required, software engineers typically have at least a year of development experience, a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
Q:

How much does a software engineer make?

A.

The salary range for a software engineer is $65K-$325K. The average salary for a Software Engineer in US is $140,052.

Career Info

Software Engineer jobs in US

Sr Software Engineer

Remote
6 hours ago
$136,036 - $199,870
Annually
Disney Entertainment & ESPN is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Experience Delivery team inside the Media Engineering organization. The Experience Delivery team builds high performance globally distributed critical path services that serve as the source of truth for a wide variety of parameters that are critical to understanding and evolving the user's playback experience. We also provide apis for a wide range of session level

Principal Software Engineer

Santa Monica
6 hours ago
$180,646 - $242,330
Annually
The Disney Media Engineering's Content Management Platform is responsible for the end-to-end technology needed to acquire content from over 500 partners and deliver the highest quality video to hundreds of millions of users. We're changing the world of streaming video and looking for a talented Principal Software Engineer who will be an exceptional addition to our team. As part of the team you are a key contributor in driving the technical

Sr Software Engineer

Orlando, FL
6 hours ago
$136,038 - $182,490
Annually
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from streaming, theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies, and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a

Lead Software Engineer

Orlando, FL
6 hours ago
Disney Parks, Experiences & Products (DPEP) Technology combines customand vendor technology solutions with creativity to produce robustapplications that enhance all aspects of the Cast Member and Theme ParkGuest experience. Disney seeks forward-thinking technologists who arepassionate about delivering quality products and enjoy working closely withbusiness partners on strategic and tactical challenges. We are hiring a Lead Software Engineer

Staff RPA Software Engineer

Orlando, FL
6 hours ago
$149,240 - $209,660
Annually
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to

Principal Software Engineer

New York City, NY
6 hours ago
$172,036 - $265,430
Annually
Our combined Disney team is looking for hardworking team players to design and build the systems that drive products across Disney. We embrace engineers can think unconventionally and who are passionate about contributing to The Walt Disney Company's experiences through strategic hard work and determination.The Disney technology team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is sharp, motivated, and will help build the technology backbone of

Software Engineer: Kubernetes Platforms

Roseland, NJ/ Hybrid or Remote
11 hours ago
CoreWeave is a specialized cloud provider, delivering a massive scale of GPU compute resources on top of the industry’s fastest and most flexible infrastructure. CoreWeave builds cloud solutions for compute intensive use cases — VFX and rendering, machine learning and AI, batch processing, and Pixel Streaming — that are up to 35 times faster and 80% less expensive than the large, generalized public clouds. Learn more at www.coreweave.com. About

Senior Software Engineer

Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN
12 hours ago
$85,000 - $167,300
Annually
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits

Senior Software Engineer

Charlotte, NC
12 hours ago
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best.Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits

Senior Software Engineer

Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN
12 hours ago
$85,000 - $167,300
Annually
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits

Software Engineer - Data Pipelines

Somerville
17 hours ago
Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting

Software Engineer, Test

Orlando, FL
3 days ago
$88,970 - $119,350
Annually
The Walt Disney Company connects with audiences around the world through the power of unparalleled storytelling, iconic brands, and innovative technologies . Behind the scenes, the Enterprise Technology organization drives our competitive advantage by enhancing consumer experiences, reimagining the digital employee experience , enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. As a Software Test Engineer within Disney Enterprise

Skills that affect Software Engineer salaries in US

1
Javascript
2% have this skill
2
Java
2% have this skill
3
SQL
1% have this skill
4
Front-end
1% have this skill
5
Python
1% have this skill
6
Amazon Web Services
1% have this skill

Average Software Engineer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Software Engineer make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $123,437 on average.

Recent Software Engineer salaries in US

$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $115,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $60,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Greater Denver Area
$100,700
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer 2 reported a yearly salary of $100,700 with +$3,600 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Detroit, MI
$126,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $126,000 with +$2,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Baltimore, MD
$126,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $126,000 with +$2,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Baltimore, MD
$108,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $108,000 with +$1,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$124,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $124,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
St. Louis, MO
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer II reported a yearly salary of $125,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Boston, MA
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Detroit, MI
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead Software engineer reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$24,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote