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Salary Insights

Market salary ranges by role and location

Software Engineer

United States · Annual base salary

Entry / MinMedianSenior / Max
$95k$130k/yr$180k

Entry Level

$95k

USD/year

Median

$130k

USD/year

Senior / Top

$180k

USD/year

Data based on aggregated market reports (Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Levels.fyi). Actual salaries vary by company size, location, and experience.

Negotiation Tips

  • 1Always negotiate — 84% of employers expect it. First offer is rarely the best offer.
  • 2Have a specific number, not a range. Whoever gives a range gets the lower end.
  • 3Research using Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, LinkedIn Salary, and Payscale.
  • 4Negotiate total comp: base, bonus, equity, PTO, WFH, and learning budget all have value.
  • 5"Is there any flexibility?" is the lowest-risk phrase to open a negotiation.

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