High-paying software engineering jobs in Kansas City

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 262 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $84,354 and $165,753 per year. Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Forward Deployed Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Kansas City, MO.

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Updated Jul 26, 2026
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Kansas City, MO
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Forward Deployed Engineer

Kansas City

$165,753 per year

Missouri

$164,795 per year

AI Developer

Kansas City

$71.15 per hour

Missouri

$74.25 per hour

Software Architect

Kansas City

$125,039 per year

Missouri

$141,645 per year

Senior Developer

Kansas City

$123,684 per year

Missouri

$118,133 per year

Automation Engineer

Kansas City

$114,734 per year

Missouri

$106,634 per year

Data Engineer

Kansas City

$113,651 per year

Missouri

$120,136 per year

Product Manager

Kansas City

$111,034 per year

Missouri

$119,247 per year

Solution Architect

Kansas City

$104,953 per year

Missouri

$136,255 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Kansas City

$103,192 per year

Missouri

$119,038 per year

Software Engineer

Kansas City

$84,354 per year

Missouri

$99,858 per year

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