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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