Software Engineer salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$141,230
$20,153
Additional Cash Compensation
$161,383
Total Compensation
Median: 140,000
Min: $65K
Max: $325K
How Much Does a Software Engineer Make in US?
The average salary for a Software Engineer in US is $141,230. The average additional cash compensation for a Software Engineer in US is $20,153. The average total compensation for a Software Engineer in US is $161,383. Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Software Engineer employees in US.
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Software Engineer jobs in US

Senior Software Developer (Cinema 4D)
+22
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.
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Software Engineering Manager
+15
Here at Disney, our Enterprise Technology area is seeking a versatile and motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of developers building product APIs. The successful candidate will help cultivate an environment where people can do their best work through strategic thinking, mentorship, and career advocacy! You will own the delivery and quality of our commitments to our customers, and collaborate across Disney to ensure appropriate

Lead Software Engineer
+15
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will use your deep Java, scripting, DevOps, and data persistence skills to write and test code that delivers new features for our application portfolio. You will be an important part of a motivated team where we'll be looking for you to collaborate with the team to drive application architecture, code quality, and make sure we are building the right things for our users. We want someone that has grown up through

Lead Software Engineer
+15
JOB SUMMARY
Actively participate in daily stand-ups and other scrum ceremonies.
Design new solutions and drive alignment across engineering and product teams.
Expertly break down work at the epic level, setting project goals.
Prioritize work within a project to deliver on the most necessary or urgent requirements.
Anticipate and mitigate risk on projects.
Effectively communicate with stakeholders on project progress.
Write code to implement new features

Software Engineer II
+15
JOB SUMMARYAs a Software Engineer, you will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and product managers to find the best solution for our viewers. Your code is easy to read, well-tested, and applies best practices. Your documentation is clear and concise. You value good-faith collaboration and having excellent relationships with our partner teams. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Responsibilities
Actively participate

Sr. Software Engineer
+15
We are seeking a motivated and experienced senior engineer to help develop and maintain Disney's systems and products.. As an engineer on this team, you will work with a team of peers to design, build, and manage scalable distributed systems & applied algorithms that power consumer facing and/or internal systems. This team has an enormous impact on millions of users. As a senior engineer, you will be asked to provide technical leadership in

Manager, Software Engineering
+15
We implement reliable, high- request services that deliver data that helps power Disney user experiences, across web, mobile, and living room devices. We are looking for a software engineering Manager who wants to build and operate these critical services that support all Disney's users!We're a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative and fun team, and looking forward to finding out more about you!WHAT YOU'LL DOYou'll join a hardworking group of

Senior Software Engineer
+15
"We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives

Principal Software Engineer
+15
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 Engineering Manager
+15
Here at Disney, our Enterprise Technology area is seeking a versatile and motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of developers building product APIs. The successful candidate will help cultivate an environment where people can do their best work through strategic thinking, mentorship, and career advocacy! You will own the delivery and quality of our commitments to our customers, and collaborate across Disney to ensure appropriate

Senior Software Engineer
+15
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for building outstanding products and a desire to improve the way Walt Disney Company connects with its guests. We are a fast paced group tasked with delivering cross-platform integrated Disney experiences that will define the interactions of children and families online and change the way our customers experience our digital and physical assets. Our group

Sr Software Engineer, Supply Chain
+15
"We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives
Software Engineer Salary ranges
The most common Software Engineer salary in US is between $150k - $160k.
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.
Software Engineer Salary by gender
The average Software Engineer salary for women is $124,520 and the average Software Engineer salary for men is $121,950.
Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $140,764. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $102,551.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
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Implementation Specialist | $79,061 | Min: $38K Max: $235K |
QA Analyst | $84,136 | Min: $42K Max: $175K |
Junior Software Engineer | $90,242 | Min: $42K Max: $165K |
QA Engineer | $98,340 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
Software Test Engineer | $100,557 | Min: $55K Max: $175K |
Front End Developer | $109,064 | Min: $37K Max: $330K |
Android Developer | $111,527 | Min: $60K Max: $310K |
Automation Engineer | $111,668 | Min: $57K Max: $240K |
Salesforce Developer | $113,227 | Min: $55K Max: $221K |
Game Developer | $116,715 | Min: $65K Max: $214K |
iOS Developer | $118,440 | Min: $52K Max: $391K |
Systems Engineer | $123,246 | Min: $65K Max: $221K |
Data Engineer | $124,208 | Min: $55K Max: $275K |
Sales Engineer | $125,442 | Min: $55K Max: $305K |
Security Engineer | $126,808 | Min: $61K Max: $280K |
Site Reliability Engineer | $129,322 | Min: $70K Max: $300K |
QA Manager | $131,198 | Min: $78K Max: $260K |
Database Administrator | $131,426 | Min: $70K Max: $260K |
DevOps Engineer | $133,099 | Min: $73K Max: $325K |
Hardware Engineer | $135,657 | Min: $76K Max: $253K |
Senior Data Engineer | $136,631 | Min: $90K Max: $254K |
Software Engineer | $141,230 | Min: $65K Max: $325K |
Data Architect | $145,230 | Min: $70K Max: $279K |
Senior Software Engineer | $150,790 | Min: $75K Max: $366K |
Lead Software Engineer | $152,659 | Min: $44K Max: $450K |
Machine Learning Engineer | $153,151 | Min: $87K Max: $278K |
Data Engineering Manager | $162,386 | Min: $110K Max: $279K |
Engineering Manager | $168,071 | Min: $77K Max: $531K |
Principal Software Engineer | $168,685 | Min: $86K Max: $375K |
Director of Software Engineering | $191,901 | Min: $111K Max: $420K |
Vice President of Engineering | $221,799 | Min: $144K Max: $500K |
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $222,147 | Min: $80K Max: $575K |
CIO (Chief Information Officer) | $226,467 | Min: $96K Max: $400K |
Skills that affect Software Engineer salaries in US
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Javascript
2% have this skill
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Java
2% have this skill
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SQL
1% have this skill
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Python
1% have this skill
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Front-end
1% have this skill
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Amazon Web Services
1% have this skill
Recent Software Engineer salaries in US
$105,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $105,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Boston, MA
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Technology Consultant reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Houston, TX
1-5 Reports
$104,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $104,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Remote
$108,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $108,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Washington DC
$117,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $117,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Washington DC
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Full Stack Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$9,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Seattle, WA
$118,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $118,000 with +$2,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $120,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Houston, TX
1-5 Reports
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $150,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
Frequently Asked Questions
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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?
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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.
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How much does a software engineer make?
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The salary range for a software engineer is $65K-$325K.