Median salary
$150,375
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$122.3k – $178.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
64.7%
112 of 173 roles
Live roles
173
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 42 |
Leidos
|
$122,275 | 14 |
|
STR
|
$199,500 | 10 |
|
PlayStation Global
|
$221,600 | 7 |
Reliable Robotics Corporation
|
$197,500 | 4 |
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$102,150 | 4 |
Brain Corp
|
$194,202 | 3 |
Philips
|
$167,000 | 3 |
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How much do Software Engineer roles in San Diego pay?
The median salary for Software Engineer roles in San Diego is $150,375 per year. Most pay falls between $122,275 (25th percentile) and $178,513 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $104,060 to $215,015.
These figures are computed live from 173 active Software Engineer roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 112 (64.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Software Engineer roles in San Diego include Accenture, Snap Inc., PlayStation Global and Northrop Grumman.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Software Engineer salary in San Diego?
- The median is $150,375 per year, with most pay between $122,275 and $178,513 (25th–75th percentile), based on 112 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Software Engineer salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $104,060 to $215,015 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $150,375. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.