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$77,998
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Software is $77,998 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $73,035 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,964 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $106,364 /yr |
| Senior Software Engineer | $147,287 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $164,952 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Software in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and NVIDIA.
Top Paying Companies
For Software in United States
| 1 | $212,713 | ||
| 2 | Meta | $197,743 | |
| 3 | NVIDIA | $195,415 | |
| 4 | eBay | $193,567 | |
| 5 | NetApp | $190,886 | |
| 6 | Apple | $183,094 | |
| 7 | Cisco Systems | $182,605 | |
| 8 | Yahoo | $179,179 | |
| 9 | Microsoft | $177,998 | |
| 10 | Salesforce | $177,787 |
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Software Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Software in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Software in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $177,787, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $123,197, Financial Services with a median total pay of $123,081, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $113,082, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $104,949.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent Salaries Shared
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$152K | $50K
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$115K | $18K
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$110K | $50K
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Software pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Software is $73,035 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1682 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software employees.
The highest salary for a Software in United States is $133,653 per year.
The lowest salary for a Software in United States is $42,360 per year.
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