PayPal employees working as Software Engineer 3 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Software Engineer 3 professionals at PayPal worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer 3 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,711 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,474 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer 3 at PayPal is $168,573 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $230,025 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,194 (25th percentile) and $198,755 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,045 salaries submitted by PayPal Software Engineer 3 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer 3 professionals typically earn between $70 and $96 per hour.
Software Engineer 3 professionals typically earn between $12,100 and $16,563 monthly.
