Software Engineer salary in Boston
Average Base Salary in Boston
$116,257
$14,851
Additional Cash Compensation
$131,108
Total Compensation
Median: 113,000
Min: $45K
Max: $210K
How Much Does a Software Engineer Make in Boston?
The average salary for a Software Engineer in Boston is $116,257. The average additional cash compensation for a Software Engineer in Boston is $14,851. The average total compensation for a Software Engineer in Boston is $131,108. Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Software Engineer employees in Boston.
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Software Engineer Salary by gender
The average Software Engineer salary for women is $116,854 and the average Software Engineer salary for men is $112,805.
Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $146,873. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $100,626.
Software Engineer Salary ranges
The most common Software Engineer salary in Boston is between $120k - $130k.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in Boston
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
---|---|---|
AI Engineer | $80,000 | Min: $80K Max: $80K |
Junior Software Engineer | $91,494 | Min: $60K Max: $155K |
QA Analyst | $95,215 | Min: $73K Max: $117K |
Robotics Engineer | $100,000 | Min: $100K Max: $100K |
QA Engineer | $108,389 | Min: $75K Max: $151K |
Front End Developer | $110,431 | Min: $70K Max: $175K |
Systems Engineer | $114,018 | Min: $70K Max: $185K |
Software Engineer | $116,257 | Min: $45K Max: $210K |
Automation Engineer | $117,500 | Min: $75K Max: $170K |
Data Engineer | $119,530 | Min: $72K Max: $180K |
Hardware Engineer | $120,867 | Min: $70K Max: $173K |
Sales Engineer | $121,951 | Min: $64K Max: $212K |
Game Developer | $124,000 | Min: $124K Max: $124K |
DevOps Engineer | $126,205 | Min: $85K Max: $167K |
Database Administrator | $129,000 | Min: $115K Max: $142K |
Machine Learning Engineer | $130,067 | Min: $100K Max: $180K |
Android Developer | $130,147 | Min: $100K Max: $175K |
iOS Developer | $133,844 | Min: $80K Max: $179K |
Security Engineer | $134,021 | Min: $88K Max: $200K |
Software Test Engineer | $135,700 | Min: $73K Max: $175K |
Site Reliability Engineer | $143,642 | Min: $110K Max: $205K |
Senior Software Engineer | $144,985 | Min: $90K Max: $290K |
Lead Software Engineer | $150,155 | Min: $80K Max: $190K |
QA Manager | $154,375 | Min: $125K Max: $190K |
Data Engineering Manager | $164,473 | Min: $113K Max: $205K |
Data Architect | $166,167 | Min: $100K Max: $205K |
Engineering Manager | $168,262 | Min: $115K Max: $284K |
Principal Software Engineer | $174,670 | Min: $100K Max: $287K |
Director of Software Engineering | $191,058 | Min: $140K Max: $308K |
Vice President of Engineering | $195,320 | Min: $120K Max: $265K |
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $217,542 | Min: $165K Max: $318K |
Career Info
Software Engineer jobs in Boston

Tulip, the leader in frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip their workforce with connected apps, leading to higher quality work, improved efficiency, and end-to-end traceability across operations. Companies of all sizes and across industries have implemented composable solutions with Tulip’s cloud-native, no-code platform to solve some of the most pressing challenges in operations: error-proofing processes and boosting

Software Engineer
+59
Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Product and Project Managers, and enterprise stakeholders to deliver innovative, data-driven systems aimed at transforming the insurance industry
May be responsible for any of the following: design, develop, implement, test, document, and operate systems and/or web applications
Mentor and peer review the work of more junior software engineers
Collaborate with internal business

Our Opportunity:
We are looking for a Software Engineer I at our facility in Boston, MA, to design, develop and implement large scale distributed systems with large volumes of data focusing on scalability, latency and fault tolerance
What You’ll Do:
Develop Systems / Component architectures and APIs for a growing platform.
Ensure successful product delivery and operational excellence.
Forecast and mitigate challenges effectively.
Lead research and PoC

At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit

Lead Software Engineer, Backend
+58
Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaLead Software Engineer, BackendDo you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment? At Capital One, you'll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We are seeking Back

The Specialized Products & Advanced Research Capabilities (SPARC) Group is seeking a Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. SPARC aims to advance the state of the art in the areas of computational and applied mathematics while integrating proven research into operational tools and

The Specialized Products & Advanced Research Capabilities (SPARC) Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. SPARC aims to advance the state of the art in the areas of computational and applied mathematics while integrating proven research into operational tools and

The Specialized Products & Advanced Research Capabilities (SPARC) Group is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. SPARC aims to advance the state of the art in the areas of computational and applied mathematics while integrating proven research into operational tools and

Our Opportunity:
We are looking for a Software Engineer II at our facility in Boston, Massachusetts to serve as a member of Chewy’s Fulfillment and Logistics technology team to help develop and execute the team’s services and functions, and thereby help Chewy to accelerate technological growth and reach new customers. The fulfillment and logistics technology organization develops micro-services and tools that enable, support, and optimize

At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit

At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit

At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Want to learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit
Skills that affect Software Engineer salaries in Boston
1
Javascript
14% have this skill
2
SQL
13% have this skill
3
Front-end
11% have this skill
4
Python
10% have this skill
5
Java
10% have this skill
6
Amazon Web Services
9% have this skill
Average Software Engineer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Software Engineer make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $123,397 on average.
Recent Software Engineer salaries in Boston
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $90,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$104,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer I reported a yearly salary of $104,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$98,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $98,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Boston
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $115,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Boston
$128,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $128,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Boston
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $120,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Boston
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $120,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Boston