Salary Distribution
See how Staff Software Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$143,500$170,000$202,500$240,700$265,000
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Staff Software Engineers earn between $170,000 and $240,700. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $265,000 or more.
Staff Software Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
86 jobsMedian$220,000
Range$185,000 - $248,150
San Francisco
76 jobsMedian$245,000
Range$229,500 - $265,000
New York
76 jobsMedian$235,000
Range$211,950 - $255,000
Seattle
44 jobsMedian$227,500
Range$185,000 - $264,000
Sunnyvale
39 jobsMedian$253,500
Range$244,000 - $256,200
Mountain View
36 jobsMedian$253,000
Range$225,625 - $273,757
San Diego
34 jobsMedian$203,300
Range$168,500 - $221,300
Santa Clara
29 jobsMedian$192,250
Range$167,845 - $225,800
US
25 jobsMedian$202,500
Range$180,000 - $225,000
Dallas
21 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$158,850 - $190,000
San Jose
21 jobsMedian$196,500
Range$172,150 - $241,350
Bethesda
19 jobsMedian$172,500
Range$170,000 - $190,000
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