Software engineer salary in Silicon Valley, CA

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $155,999 per year in Silicon Valley, CA. This figure is based on 2 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2021.

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Software Engineer salaries in Silicon Valley, CA typically range between a low of $127,702 and a high of $190,566 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Engineer in Silicon Valley, CA include Camarillo, CA at $314,068 per year, Menlo Park, CA at $187,234 per year, and San Francisco, CA at $182,116 per year.

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Software Engineer salary in Silicon Valley, CA compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average $99,958 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average $96,930 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average $204,371 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average $140,756 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average $38.56 per hour
• Staff Software Engineer: Average $220,820 per year