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Software Engineer salaries range from $111K (Junior) to $255K (Staff), based on 17,506 public job postings (2025–2026).
Complete salary progression from Junior to Staff. Based on 17,506 public job postings.
| Level | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $111K | $95K–$144K | 65 |
| Mid | $200K | $160K–$250K | 7,685 |
| Senior | $215K | $185K–$250K | 6,495 |
| Staff | $255K | $225K–$300K | 3,261 |
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Software Engineer salaries range from $111K at the Junior level to $255K at the Staff level, based on 17,506 public job postings.
A Staff Software Engineer earns a median of $255K, which is $40K (+19%) more than a Senior Software Engineer at $215K.
Most Senior Software Engineer roles at AI-native and high-growth companies require 5–8 years of experience. Staff-level roles typically require 8–12+ years.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 postings required per level.
USD base salary aggregated from 17,506 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Minimum 15 postings required per level. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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