Software Engineering Salary Guide: 2021 & Beyond

In this comprehensive guide, we explore the various factors that influence remuneration and offer advice on how you can command top salaries in the industry.

In this guide, you will:
Learn what the day-to-day of a software engineer is like
Learn how you can succeed at software engineering interviews
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What's in the guide?

Software engineering as an independent discipline originated in the 1960s. Six decades later, it continues to be among the best technology jobs around the world.

Software engineering is a vast field with dozens of specialized roles grouped into one. A typical software engineer is a full-stack developer with skills in front-end, back-end, database, and web development. However, as the industry matures and software becomes more sophisticated, specialists are gaining an edge over generalists.

From major MNCs and growing small businesses to dynamic new startups, the demand for software engineers is growing, as are the salaries on offer. Hired.com found that in the last year, despite the pandemic, average salaries for top software engineering roles grew by 5-7%.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 22% growth in opportunities between 2019 and 2029. The average across all industries is a meager 4%. In fact, in the last year, the unemployment rate in software engineering—worsened by the pandemic—was only 3% compared to 6.7% for the overall U.S. economy.

In this comprehensive guide, we explore the various factors that influence remuneration and offer advice on how you can command top salaries in the industry.

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