Median salary
$191,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$157k – $222k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
38.9%
2,559 of 6,586 roles
Live roles
6,586
open right now
Salary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying live roles
Sales Specialist - Data & AI Security
Sales Specialist - Data & AI Security
Sales Specialist - Data & AI Security
Sales Specialist - Data & AI Security
Sales Specialist - Data & AI Security
Sales Specialist - Data & AI Security
Sales Specialist - Data & AI Security
Vice President, Engineering and AI Innovations
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Anduril Industries
|
$193,000 | 850 |
Roblox
|
$269,270 | 87 |
| AX Axon | $181,900 | 74 |
Verkada
|
$205,000 | 61 |
PlayStation Global
|
$221,600 | 55 |
Motional
|
$185,500 | 50 |
PsiQuantum
|
$150,000 | 45 |
Reddit
|
$260,450 | 38 |
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How much do Software Engineer roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Software Engineer roles in United States is $191,500 per year. Most pay falls between $156,963 (25th percentile) and $222,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $130,000 to $256,000.
These figures are computed live from 6,586 active Software Engineer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 2,559 (38.9%) 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 United States include Veeam Software and Five9.
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.