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Software Engineer salary by location
Software Engineer salary by location. Compare median pay, P25–P75 ranges and five-year outlooks across 15 benchmarked locations.
Also known as: Software Developer, Programmer, Developer.
Benchmarks
Software Engineer pay in 15 locations
| Location | Currency | Median | P25 – P75 | Outlook | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens, Greece | EUR | €217.8K | €134.2K – €653.3K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Greece | EUR | €55.2K | €28.2K – €85.8K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Guam | USD | $105.9K | $93.5K – $116.9K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Cyprus | USD | $153.6K | $113.4K – $189.3K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Moldova | USD | $83.2K | $60.7K – $126.5K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Australia | AUD | A$94.8K | A$75.8K – A$109.9K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| India | INR | ₹7.8L | ₹6.2L – ₹9.1L | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| United States | USD | $79.2K | $63.3K – $91.8K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Lisbon, Portugal | EUR | €44.7K | €34.7K – €63.4K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Kathmandu, Nepal | USD | $94.6K | $80.4K – $108.7K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Angola | USD | $107.3K | $72.5K – $141.8K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Colombia | COP | COP 91.2M | COP 77.5M – COP 104.9M | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| North Korea | USD | $23.5K | $18.8K – $27.3K | Stable | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Senegal | USD | $47.9K | $38.3K – $55.6K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venezuela | USD | $47.9K | $38.3K – $55.6K | Growing | Oct 29, 2026 |
Athens, Greece
Guam
Cyprus
Moldova
Australia
India
United States
Lisbon, Portugal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Angola
Colombia
North Korea
Senegal
VenezuelaWhat the numbers mean
P50 is the modelled median. P25–P75 is the middle half of the estimate. Each report breaks pay down by entry, mid, senior and executive experience, and shows the base, bonus and equity split. Figures are annual and in the local currency.
How to compare
Pay is not directly comparable across countries without adjusting for purchasing power. Open a location hub for cost-of-living context, or use the relocation calculator.
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