PayPal employees working as Software Engineer 2 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 34% lower than the average of Software Engineer 2 professionals at PayPal worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer 2 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer 2 at PayPal is $161,340 per year or $78 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $214,733 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,968 (25th percentile) and $187,578 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 354 salaries submitted by PayPal Software Engineer 2 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer 2 professionals typically earn between $68 and $90 per hour.
Software Engineer 2 professionals typically earn between $11,831 and $15,631 monthly.
