Career comparison

Senior Software Engineer vs Physician

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Senior Software Engineer

$135,980

Elite Career • 83/100

Physician

$271,090

Elite Career • 84/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricSenior Software EngineerPhysician
IndustryTechnologyHealthcare
National median$135,980$271,090
Entry (p10)$82,460$75,760
Top 10% (p90)$214,670$477,980
Growth outlookMuch faster than averageFaster than average
Typical educationBachelor's degreeDoctoral degree
Remote score88/10040/100
Career Opportunity83/100 (Elite Career)84/100 (Elite Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Senior Software Engineer score

83/100

Excellent

83

Elite Career

Physician score

84/100

Excellent

84

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