Software Engineer Salary Guide

Comprehensive salary data for remote software engineers across all experience levels and regions.

Updated March 2026Based on 5,000+ data points

Salary by Experience Level

Junior (0-2 yrs)$80K median

$65K$100K$120K

Mid-Level (2-5 yrs)$120K median

$95K$145K$170K

Senior (5-8 yrs)$170K median

$140K$200K$240K

Staff/Lead (8-12 yrs)$220K median

$180K$270K$320K

Principal (12+ yrs)$280K median

$230K$340K$420K

P25 - P75 P75 - P90

1.United States

$170K

2.Switzerland

$155K

3.United Kingdom

$130K

4.Germany

$120K

5.Canada

$115K

$170K

Senior Median

250%

Career Growth

$420K

Top Earners (P90)