What is the salary of a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area?

The average total compensation of a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area is $181,000 .

What is the minimum salary of a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area?

While there is no minimum salary for a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area, the average total compensation is $181,000 .

What company pays the most for a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area?

The highest paying company for a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area is Google with an average total compensation of $304,500 .

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Greater San Diego Area, US

Software Engineer Salary in Greater San Diego Area, US

$181,000

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$137K

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$240K

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$305K

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What is the salary of a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area, US?
The average total compensation of a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area, US is $181,000.
What is the minimum salary of a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area, US?
While there is no minimum salary for a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area, US, the average total compensation is $181,000.
What company pays the most for a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area, US?
The highest paying company for a Software Engineer in Greater San Diego Area, US is Google with an average total compensation of $304,500.
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