Side-by-side distribution
Python
$150,210
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 16.8%
- Live roles
- 1,105
Swift
$112,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 39.4%
- Live roles
- 33
Highest-paying jobs
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GenAI Python Systems Engineer –Senior Manager
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Middle/Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Python, AI)
Middle/Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Python, AI)
Highest-paying jobs
Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT
Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT
Senior Product Software Engineer (Swift)
Sr Product Software Engineer (Swift)
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Principal iOS Mobile Developer (Swift)
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Product Install Engineer - SWIFT-90% Travel
Product Install Engineer (OR) - SWIFT
Product Install Engineer (OR) - SWIFT - 90% Travel
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Mindrift
|
$83,200 | 32 |
Captivation Software
|
$200,000 | 30 |
Travelers
|
$144,750 | 7 |
Bank of America
|
$141,400 | 6 |
|
G2i Inc.
|
$312,000 | 5 |
Leidos
|
$151,475 | 5 |
PNC
|
$112,500 | 5 |
Northbeam
|
$185,000 | 4 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
KLA
|
$85,608 | 8 |
| DI Disney | $166,100 | 2 |
|
Dev Technology
|
$130,000 | 2 |
QuickTeam
|
$14,560 | 1 |
Python salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | $169,750 | 4 |
| Atlanta | $162,100 | 4 |
| New York | $153,200 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | $147,500 | 6 |
| Chicago | $147,500 | 14 |
| San Francisco | $139,500 | 5 |
| Seattle | $139,500 | 3 |
| Austin | $139,500 | 7 |
| Denver | $115,000 | 5 |
| Toronto | $105,318 | 8 |
Python vs Swift: which pays more?
The median for Python is $150,210 per year (typically $114,775–$200,000), versus $112,200 for Swift ($81,962–$146,000). That puts Python about 34% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Python and Swift are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.