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Salary Details for a Software Engineer at Lyft

Updated Sep 25, 2023

Total Pay Estimate & Range

Total Pay Range
$155K - $252K/yr
Base Pay
$119K - $184K/yr
Additional Pay
$37K - $68K/yr

$196K

/yr
$155K$252K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Software Engineer at Lyft is $196,274 per year. This number represents 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 base pay is $147,576 per year. The estimated additional pay is $48,697 per year. Additional pay could include bonus, stock, commission, profit sharing or tips. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $155K-$252K/yr?

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Total Pay Breakdown

$196,274

Total Pay

Pay TypePay EstimateMost Likely Range% of Total Pay
Base Pay
$147,576/yr$119K - $184K75.2%
Stock
$48,697/yr$37K - $68K24.8%

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Lyft Salary FAQs

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $139,529 per year in United States, which is 28% lower than the average Lyft salary of $196,274 per year for this job.

The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $99,204 per year and goes up to $190,899 per year for the highest level of seniority.

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