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How Much Does a Staff Software Engineer Earn In The United States?

Average Yearly Salary
Updated December 31, 2020
$127,000
$99,000
$127,000
$163,000
Did you know that the average staff software engineer makes $127,944 per year? That's valued at $61.51 per hour! The range surrounding that average can vary between $99,000 and $163,000, meaning staff software engineers have the opportunity to earn more once they move past entry-level roles. Most staff software engineers find a job with technology and telecommunication companies, while others work for retail, manufacturing, and technology companies to make more money. Those aren't the only places you can earn a higher paycheck. California, Washington and Oregon are the top states in the U.S. to pay staff software engineers the highest salaries.
Best Paying Cities
San Francisco, CA
$148,015
Seattle, WA
$137,175
Austin, TX
$106,567
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Where Staff Software Engineers Earn The Most

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Average Salary

How Much Do Staff Software Engineers Earn In Different Cities?

Throughout the U.S., the average salary for a staff software engineer is roughly $127,944 per year, which boils down to $61.51 per hour. Interestingly enough, staff software engineers have the highest salaries in San Francisco, CA at about $148,015 per year. For those who are just starting out, the average entry-level salary in San Francisco, CA is $102,000. Additionally, staff software engineers make more than the average salary in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, New York, NY, Littleton, CO, and Fort Lauderdale, FL. On a more broad level, staff software engineer salaries are highest in California, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota, Vermont, Alaska, and Montana. On the contrary, Ohio, Kansas, and Indiana offer the lowest staff software engineer salaries.
City
Average Salary

San Francisco, CA

Salary Range121k - 179k$148k$148,015

Seattle, WA

Salary Range114k - 164k$137k$137,175

Austin, TX

Salary Range88k - 128k$107k$106,567

New York, NY

Salary Range86k - 128k$105k$105,479

Littleton, CO

Salary Range87k - 126k$105k$104,916

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary Range80k - 119k$98k$98,102

Cambridge, MA

Salary Range81k - 117k$98k$97,718

Las Vegas, NV

Salary Range80k - 118k$98k$97,623

Atlanta, GA

Salary Range80k - 117k$97k$97,394

Arlington, VA

Salary Range79k - 116k$96k$96,422
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$179k

High Paying Staff Software Engineer Jobs

Which Companies Pay Staff Software Engineers The Most?

To earn a high income as a staff software engineer, working for Twitter or American Broadcasting Companies might be your best bet, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. In addition, companies like Medallia and SeatGeek report highly competitive salaries for staff software engineers.
Company
Average Salary
Twitter
Salary Range182k - 209k$195k$195,346
American Broadcasting Companies
Salary Range167k - 209k$187k$187,496
Medallia
Salary Range158k - 220k$187k$186,966
SeatGeek
Salary Range163k - 188k$175k$175,352
Palo Alto Networks
Salary Range160k - 188k$174k$174,314
Glossier
Salary Range157k - 184k$171k$170,519
JET I LEASING
Salary Range160k - 180k$170k$170,222
Sirius XM Holdings
Salary Range152k - 187k$169k$169,207
LinkedIn
Salary Range155k - 183k$169k$168,814
The Home Depot
Salary Range156k - 180k$168k$168,002
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    How Experience Affects Staff Software Engineer Salaries

    The salary for a staff software engineer can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.
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    $160,000
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    $150,000
    $150,000
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    University of Michigan
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    Ann Arbor, MI
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    07/21/2020
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    $105,000
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    $156,749
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    Management Decisions, Inc.
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    Waltham, MA
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    $170,000
    $170,000
    06/09/2020
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