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 Staff
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
Staff Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$190K - $222K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$190K - $222K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$271K - $315K/yr
Broomfield, CO
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$271K - $315K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$226K - $262K/yr
Prosper, TX
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$226K - $262K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$363K - $421K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$363K - $421K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$296K - $346K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$296K - $346K/yr
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Staff Software Engineer
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15+ years
$175K - $203K/yr
Moberly, MO
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$175K - $203K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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15+ years
$184K - $216K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$184K - $216K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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4-6 years
$257K - $300K/yr
Bentonville, AR
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$257K - $300K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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15+ years
$186K - $215K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$186K - $215K/yr
Staff Software Engineer
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1-3 years
$223K - $259K/yr
Mountain View, CA
submitted on Jul 16, 2026
$223K - $259K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Engineer Staff in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $194,954, Information Technology with a median total pay of $141,176, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $139,691, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $133,909, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $132,694.
Telecommunications
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Software Engineer Staff is Juniper Networks.
Frequently asked questions about Staff Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Staff Software Engineer is $187,392 per year or $90 per hour, with top earners making up to $266,827 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $158,126 (25th percentile) to $226,200 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 34135 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Staff Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Staff Software Engineer is $226,200 per year, $18,850 per month or $109 per hour.
The lowest salary for Staff Software Engineer is $158,126 per year, $13,177 per month or $76 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,358 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.