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 208 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $84,342 and $163,817 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 Aug 10, 2026
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Kansas City, MO
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Forward Deployed Engineer

Kansas City

$163,817 per year

Missouri

$134,174 per year

Mes Architect

Kansas City

$154,584 per year

Missouri

$153,474 per year

Senior Developer

Kansas City

$123,684 per year

Missouri

$117,964 per year

Data Engineer

Kansas City

$112,947 per year

Missouri

$120,110 per year

Product Manager

Kansas City

$112,471 per year

Missouri

$121,718 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Kansas City

$102,730 per year

Missouri

$118,838 per year

Salesforce Consultant

Kansas City

$98,945 per year

Missouri

$148,300 per year

Developer II

Kansas City

$44.91 per hour

Missouri

$43.01 per hour

Software Engineer

Kansas City

$84,342 per year

Missouri

$100,273 per year

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