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How much does Software Engineer Iv make?
Total pay range
$160K - $240K/yr
$195K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$127K - $178K/yrBase pay
$33K - $62K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
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 Iv
50 salaries
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 IV
|
7-9 years
$168K/yr
($168K • $0)
Greenwood Village, CO
submitted on Feb 2, 2026
$168K/yr
$168K • $0
Software Engineer IV
|
15+ years
$143K/yr
($122K • $21K)
El Dorado, AR
submitted on Feb 2, 2026
$143K/yr
$122K • $21K
Software Engineer IV
|
10-14 years
$187K/yr
($164K • $23K)
Nashville, TN
submitted on Jan 31, 2026
$187K/yr
$164K • $23K
Software Engineer IV
|
7-9 years
$183K/yr
($183K • $0)
Silver Spring, MD
submitted on Jan 30, 2026
$183K/yr
$183K • $0
Software Engineer IV
|
15+ years
$137K - $159K/yr
Birmingham, AL
submitted on Jan 30, 2026
$137K - $159K/yr
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Software Engineer IV
|
10-14 years
$143K/yr
($143K • $0)
Salt Lake City, UT
submitted on Jan 23, 2026
$143K/yr
$143K • $0
Software Engineer IV
|
7-9 years
$138K - $162K/yr
Camarillo, CA
submitted on Jan 16, 2026
$138K - $162K/yr
Software Engineer IV
|
4-6 years
$189K/yr
($189K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Jan 13, 2026
$189K/yr
$189K • $0
Software Engineer IV
|
10-14 years
$135K/yr
($135K • $0)
Austin, TX
submitted on Dec 22, 2025
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Software Engineer IV
|
15+ years
$135K/yr
($135K • $0)
Oklahoma City, OK
submitted on Dec 19, 2025
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Engineer Iv in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $199,406, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $184,899, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $176,294, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $174,127, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $169,439.
Retail & Wholesale
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Software Engineer Iv are Safeway and Grainger.
Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer IV salaries
The average salary for Software Engineer IV is $194,770 per year or $94 per hour, with top earners making up to $288,362 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $160,336 (25th percentile) to $240,137 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3442 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer IV employees.
The highest salary for Software Engineer IV is $240,137 per year, $20,011 per month or $115 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Engineer IV is $160,336 per year, $13,361 per month or $77 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Engineer IV ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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