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.
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Salary Insights
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 Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
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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
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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
+15
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
+15
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
+15
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
+15
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
+15
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
+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 Engineer: Kubernetes Platforms
+17
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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Senior Software Engineer
+41
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

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
+41
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

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
+15
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
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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