Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer Ii
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Engineer II
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4-6 years
$123K - $144K/yr
McLean, VA
submitted on Jul 21, 2026
$123K - $144K/yr
Software Engineer II
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4-6 years
$187K - $217K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 21, 2026
$187K - $217K/yr
Software Engineer II
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7-9 years
$217K - $254K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jul 21, 2026
$217K - $254K/yr
Software Engineer II
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10-14 years
$163K - $188K/yr
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$163K - $188K/yr
Software Engineer II
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4-6 years
$134K - $155K/yr
Livermore, CA
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$134K - $155K/yr
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Software Engineer II
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4-6 years
$111K - $129K/yr
Midtown New York
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$111K - $129K/yr
Software Engineer II
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1-3 years
$138K - $161K/yr
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$138K - $161K/yr
Software Engineer II
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4-6 years
$81K - $94K/yr
Denver, CO
submitted on Jul 19, 2026
$81K - $94K/yr
Software Engineer II
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15+ years
$288K - $333K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 18, 2026
$288K - $333K/yr
Software Engineer II
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1-3 years
$131K - $152K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$131K - $152K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Engineer Ii in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $146,043, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $137,161, Real Estate with a median total pay of $136,370, Information Technology with a median total pay of $135,643, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $135,351.
Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer II salaries
The average salary for Software Engineer II is $153,691 per year or $74 per hour, with top earners making up to $207,012 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $133,910 (25th percentile) to $179,905 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 32453 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer II employees.
The highest salary for Software Engineer II is $179,905 per year, $14,992 per month or $86 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Engineer II is $133,910 per year, $11,159 per month or $64 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,586 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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