💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 11,362 positions with reported compensation (36% of all Software Engineer listings).
Average salary: $150,676
🎯 In-Demand Skills
Most frequently requested skills in Software Engineer job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.
🌎 Salary & Jobs by City
Compare Software Engineer opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.
| City | Jobs ▼ | Median Salary | Salary Range | Remote % | Companies | New (7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 2,300 | – | – | 1% | 15 | 772 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,448 | $170,000 | $150,000 – $200,000 | 3% | 15 | 876 |
| New York, NY | 1,130 | $165,000 | $135,950 – $200,000 | 6% | 15 | 625 |
| Pune | 955 | – | – | 3% | 15 | 388 |
| London | 753 | £88,000 | £75,000 – £100,000 | 9% | 15 | 84 |
| Hyderabad | 744 | – | – | 2% | 15 | 511 |
| Secunderabad | 602 | – | – | – | 15 | 115 |
| Washington DC | 537 | $140,000 | $122,500 – $168,000 | 4% | 15 | 381 |
| Gurugram | 469 | – | – | 9% | 15 | 219 |
| United States | 442 | $135,000 | $100,000 – $167,500 | 10% | 15 | 315 |
| New Delhi | 418 | – | – | 4% | 15 | 215 |
| Chennai | 408 | – | – | 3% | 15 | 78 |
| Mumbai | 394 | – | – | 6% | 15 | 223 |
| Mountain View, CA | 323 | $165,000 | $141,750 – $183,000 | 2% | 15 | 187 |
| Seattle, WA | 300 | $168,000 | $135,000 – $200,000 | 5% | 15 | 160 |
| Berlin | 277 | €80,000 | €70,000 – €100,000 | 8% | 15 | 91 |
| Austin, TX | 272 | $131,050 | $112,092 – $162,700 | 3% | 15 | 176 |
| Boston, MA | 265 | $141,865 | $125,000 – $168,000 | 8% | 15 | 158 |
| Toronto, ON | 242 | C$126,000 | C$100,000 – C$140,000 | 5% | 15 | 67 |
| Annapolis Junction, MD | 238 | $150,000 | $121,000 – $176,000 | 5% | 15 | 62 |
🏢 Top Employers
15 companies with the most Software Engineer openings globally.
🌐 Where Software Engineers Work
Software Engineer Job Market Overview (2026)
The Software Engineer job market is solidly active, with 31,485 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 22,516 new positions were posted (14,572 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.
Compensation Landscape
The median salary for Software Engineer positions is $144,961, with the middle 50% of earners making between $122,562 and $175,008. Top earners (90th percentile) command $204,170 or more. Note that 64% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is San Francisco, CA at $170,000 median, while Berlin offers €80,000.
Remote Work Availability
13% of Software Engineer positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (4,084 listings). While the majority of positions remain on-site, remote options are increasingly available.
Skills That Get You Hired
Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Software Engineer roles are AWS, Python, Git, Java, CI/CD, and SQL. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.
How to Apply
Start by reviewing our Software Engineer resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 31,485 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.