Market value

What should a Software Engineer earn?

Personalized Software Engineer market value, experience-adjusted range, and your SalaryScope Compensation Score.

Market value

$145,833

Experience-adjusted midpoint

Fair range

$140,000 – $165,375

p25–p75 anchored

Position

Below Market

20% vs current

SalaryScope Compensation Score

Strong Position

Overall

71/100

Strong

71

Current pay

36/100

Weak

36

Market strength

100/100

Excellent

100

Growth outlook

90/100

Excellent

90

Negotiation upside

78/100

Strong

78

Career mobility

89/100

Excellent

89

About the Software Engineer market

National p10 $78,000 · median $128,000 · p90 $210,000. Growth outlook: Much faster than average. Typical education: Bachelor's degree.