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36 countries · base and total compensation · 2025–2026 estimates
Pick any of 36 countries US, UK, Germany, India, China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, UAE and more choose a role and level to see realistic salary ranges in local currency, compare every level side by side, and check how top companies and cities pay. Compiled from public aggregates see sources at the bottom.
2025–2026 estimates · annual, USD
Base salary
$95K $135K
Total compensation (base + bonus + equity)
$110K $190K
| Level | Base | Total comp |
|---|---|---|
| Entry (0–2 yrs) | $95K $135K | $110K $190K |
| Mid (2–5 yrs) | $130K $170K | $160K $280K |
| Senior (5–8 yrs) | $160K $205K | $220K $400K |
| Staff / Lead (8+ yrs) | $190K $245K | $300K $600K |
Median total compensation for software engineers, US-based roles, in USD international offices pay proportionally to local market.
| Company | Tier | entry | mid | senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Street | Quant / Finance | $350,000 | $500,000 | $650,000 |
| Citadel | Quant / Finance | $340,000 | $480,000 | $640,000 |
| OpenAI | Top Startup | $300,000 | $450,000 | $600,000 |
| Netflix | Big Tech | $230,000 | $380,000 | $480,000 |
| Stripe | Top Startup | $220,000 | $320,000 | $430,000 |
| Nvidia | Big Tech | $190,000 | $290,000 | $410,000 |
| Airbnb | Top Startup | $200,000 | $300,000 | $410,000 |
| Meta | Big Tech | $195,000 | $290,000 | $400,000 |
| Big Tech | $192,000 | $280,000 | $380,000 | |
| Apple | Big Tech | $180,000 | $260,000 | $360,000 |
| Uber | Top Startup | $180,000 | $260,000 | $350,000 |
| Amazon | Big Tech | $176,000 | $245,000 | $330,000 |
| Microsoft | Big Tech | $165,000 | $230,000 | $310,000 |
| Salesforce | Enterprise | $150,000 | $210,000 | $290,000 |
| Shopify | Top Startup | $130,000 | $185,000 | $255,000 |
| IBM | Enterprise | $110,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 |
Estimated mid-point of total compensation, adjusted by local market factor.
| City | vs national | Est. total comp |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay AreaHighest pay, highest cost of living | +25% | $187.5K |
| New York City | +18% | $177K |
| Seattle | +15% | $172.5K |
| Boston | +5% | $157.5K |
| Los Angeles | +5% | $157.5K |
| AustinNo state income tax | 0% | $150K |
| Chicago | -5% | $142.5K |
| Denver | -5% | $142.5K |
| Remote (US)Often location-adjusted | -5% | $142.5K |
| Atlanta | -8% | $138K |
2025–2026 estimates (updated June 2026) compiled from public aggregates: levels.fyi, Glassdoor, PayScale, U.S. BLS (OEWS), Statistics Canada. US & Canada ranges are hand-curated; figures for the other 34 countries are derived from US market data using country-level factors calibrated to published local medians, converted to local currency. Ranges reflect typical market offers actual compensation varies by company, location, stack, and negotiation. This is not financial advice.
Last reviewed on June 13, 2026 by the AiTechWorlds Career Team. Free to use no payment or API key required.