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How much does a Software Engineer V make?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Software Engineer V in San Francisco, CA is $219,475. While Salary.com is seeing that Software Engineer V salary in San Francisco, CA can go up to $260,831 or down to $182,319, but most earn between $200,026 and $241,122. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Engineer V in the United States.

Last Updated on November 01, 2024

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Software Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $192,898 $16,075 $3,710 $93
Average $175,580 $14,632 $3,377 $84
25th Percentile $160,021 $13,335 $3,077 $77

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How much does a Software Engineer V make?

As of November 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Software Engineer V in San Francisco, CA is $219,475. While Salary.com is seeing that Software Engineer V salary in San Francisco, CA can go up to $260,831 or down to $182,319, but most earn between $200,026 and $241,122. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Engineer V in the United States.

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Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer V $211,088
Intermediate Level Software Engineer V $212,536
Senior Level Software Engineer V $213,115
Specialist Level Software Engineer V $216,010
Expert Level Software Engineer V $225,995
$211,088 0 yr
$212,536 < 2 yrs
$213,115 2-4 yrs
$216,010 5-8 yrs
$225,995 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 20%
Mid Level 21%
Senior Level 21%
Top Level 23%
Experienced 29%
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    San Diego, CA

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    Northrop Grumman

    San Diego, CA

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    Job Description. Requisition ID: R10161951. Category. Engineering. Location. San Diego, California, United States of America | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Uni... more

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    San Diego, CA

    Northrop Grumman - San Diego, CA

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    San Diego, CA

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    Northrop Grumman

    San Diego, CA

    Northrop Grumman - San Diego, CA

    Requisition ID: R10173439. Category. Engineering. Location. San Diego, California, United States of America. Clearance Type. Top Secret. Telecommute. No- T... more

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    Northrop Grumman

    San Diego, CA

    Northrop Grumman - San Diego, CA

    Requisition ID: R10170004. Category. Engineering. Location. San Diego, California, United States of America. Clearance Type. Top Secret. Telecommute. No- T... more

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    San Diego, CA

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    Northrop Grumman

    San Diego, CA

    Northrop Grumman - San Diego, CA

    Requisition ID: R10161951. Category. Engineering. Location. San Diego, California, United States of America | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of Ame... more

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    san diego california, CA

    Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC - san diego california, CA

    We are currently seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team working on a restricted program in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will play a cruc... more

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Best-Paid Skills and Qualifications for Software Engineer V

What skills does a Software Engineer V need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

2.

API: An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.

3.

Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Analysis 2.74%
API 3.37%
Futures 2.58%
Others 91.31%
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What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain skills can make the compensation of a Software Engineer V higher. Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Salary Data provides you the latest highly compensated skills to help you get a higher pay. For example, if you master Relationship Management, you can get a 21% salary raise. If you are good at Accountability, your salary will increase by 6%. If you are expert in Innovation, your salary will rise by 6%.
Skill Salary Demand
Relationship Management
$265,565
21%
Accountability
$232,643
6%
Innovation
$232,643
6%
Networking
$228,254
4%
Scrum
$228,254
4%
Initiative
$226,059
3%
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