Software Engineer Salary
The median Software Engineer base salary is approximately $181k, based on 35 live job listings on EchoJobs that disclose pay — most fall between $136k and $245k (USD). Figures are pulled straight from company career pages and refreshed hourly.
Software Engineer salary — frequently asked questions
What is the average Software Engineer salary?
Across 35 live Software Engineer listings that disclose pay, the median base salary is about $181k, with most between $136k and $245k (USD, approximate). These come from real open roles on EchoJobs, not survey estimates.
How much do senior Software Engineers earn?
Senior and staff Software Engineer roles sit toward the top of the range — often $245k+ base, with the highest listings well above that. Filter by seniority on the job board to see senior-only Software Engineer openings.
Where can I find the highest-paying Software Engineer jobs?
Browse open Software Engineer roles on EchoJobs and sort or filter by salary — every listing links straight to the company's careers page, so you apply directly with no reposts or middlemen. There are 41,727 open right now.
Is this Software Engineer salary data current?
Yes — it's computed from Software Engineer jobs currently open on EchoJobs, re-crawled from company career pages every hour, so it reflects what employers are paying right now (not a stale annual survey).