The salary of a software engineer varies significantly depending on experience, location, and company. Here are key figures based on recent data:
- In the United States, the average salary for a software engineer is about $123,000 per year, with entry-level salaries starting around $70,000 and can go up to $240,000 for more experienced roles
- Median total compensation including bonuses and stock options can be higher, around $171,000 annually for all experience levels combined, with entry-level software engineers earning around $116,000 and senior engineers making approximately $220,000 or more
- Salaries vary by state, with California averaging $165,000, New York $144,000, and Washington $128,200, while lower-cost states have averages closer to $80,000 to $100,000
- Globally, the U.S. offers some of the highest pay, with average salaries around $124,200 per year, followed by countries like Switzerland and Israel with lower but competitive salaries in euros
- In the Netherlands, software engineers earn between approximately €68,000 and €119,000 annually depending on experience and company
Overall, software engineers in the U.S. typically earn between $70,000 and $240,000 per year, with total compensation often boosted by bonuses and stock options, especially at senior levels or in high-cost tech hubs
