What is the average salary for Staff Software Engineer?

The average salary for Staff Software Engineer is $172,694.00 – $252,122.00 per year, based on 4 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Staff Software Engineer calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

Staff Software Engineer salaries

Average salary

$172.7–252.1K/ year

25th percentile

$158.7K

75th percentile

$266.6K

Based on

4 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Senior	$172.7–252.1K	$141.3–202.1K	+24%

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$165.9–238.2K

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Staff Software Engineer?: The average salary for Staff Software Engineer is $172,694.00 – $252,122.00 per year, based on 4 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Staff Software Engineer calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.