Software Engineer Salary Guide
Comprehensive salary data for Software Engineer roles across US cities. Browse by city, compare experience levels, and calculate your personal income gap.
Median range across cities: $128,000 – $165,000
Software Engineer Salaries by City
San Francisco, CA
$165,000
median base salary · mid-level
Range
$145,000 – $195,000
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New York, NY
$155,000
median base salary · mid-level
Range
$135,000 – $180,000
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Seattle, WA
$160,000
median base salary · mid-level
Range
$140,000 – $188,000
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Austin, TX
$133,000
median base salary · mid-level
Range
$115,000 – $155,000
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Chicago, IL
$128,000
median base salary · mid-level
Range
$112,000 – $150,000
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Entry (0–2 yrs)$114,600 avg across cities
Mid (3–6 yrs)$148,200 avg across cities
Senior (7–12 yrs)$191,600 avg across cities
Lead (13+ yrs)$248,750 avg across cities