Software Research Engineer Salaries
How much does a Software Research Engineer make?
Total pay range
$131K - $205K/yr
$163K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$103K - $151K/yrBase pay
$29K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for a Software Research Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $164,140 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $121,773.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Research Engineer are Google, Intel Corporation, and IBM.
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Software Research Engineer is Ford Motor Company.
Information Technology
$164,140
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Research Engineer are Google, Intel Corporation, and IBM.
Manufacturing
$121,773
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Research Engineer are Google, Intel Corporation, and IBM.
Recent salaries shared by Software Research Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Research Engineer
1-3 years
$209K/yr
$164K • $45K
Portland, OR
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$209K/yr
$164K • $45K
Software Research Engineer
1-3 years
$43K/yr
$43K • $0
Flagstaff, AZ
submitted on Apr 2, 2026
$43K/yr
$43K • $0
Software Research Engineer
4-6 years
$165K/yr
$165K • $0
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Nov 8, 2025
$165K/yr
$165K • $0
Software Research Engineer
7-9 years
$158K - $183K/yr
Portland, OR
submitted on Aug 7, 2025
$158K - $183K/yr
Software Research Engineer
4-6 years
$143K - $166K/yr
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Jul 27, 2025
$143K - $166K/yr
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Software Research Engineer
7-9 years
$143K - $167K/yr
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Jul 18, 2025
$143K - $167K/yr
Software Research Engineer
4-6 years
$141K/yr
$141K • $0
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$141K/yr
$141K • $0
Software Research Engineer
4-6 years
$224K/yr
$176K • $48K
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on May 26, 2025
$224K/yr
$176K • $48K
Software Research Engineer
7-9 years
$166K - $192K/yr
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on May 1, 2025
$166K - $192K/yr
Software Research Engineer
4-6 years
$203K/yr
$156K • $47K
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Mar 31, 2025
$203K/yr
$156K • $47K
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.Show more
Frequently asked questions about Software Research Engineer salaries
How much does a Software Research Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Software Research Engineer is $162,711 per year or $78 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $249,677 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $131,266 (25th percentile) and $204,555 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 221 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Research Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Software Research Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Software Research Engineer in United States is $204,555 per year, $17,046 per month or $98 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software Research Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Software Research Engineer in United States is $131,266 per year, $10,939 per month or $63 per hour.