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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Software Performance Engineer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $145,149.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Performance Engineer are IBM and Compest Solutions.
Recent salaries shared by Software Performance Engineer
14 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Performance Engineer
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15+ years
$74K - $86K/yr
Texas City, TX
submitted on May 27, 2021
$74K - $86K/yr
Software Performance Engineer
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15+ years
$74K - $86K/yr
Texas City, TX
submitted on May 27, 2021
$74K - $86K/yr
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Software Performance Engineer
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7-9 years
$167K - $193K/yr
San Jose, CA
submitted on Mar 14, 2021
$167K - $193K/yr
Software Performance Engineer
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0-1 year
$62K - $72K/yr
Tampa, FL
submitted on Jan 7, 2021
$62K - $72K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Software Performance Engineer salaries
The average salary for Software Performance Engineer is $172,334 per year or $83 per hour, with top earners making up to $269,683 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $137,336 (25th percentile) to $218,882 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 66 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Performance Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Performance Engineer is $218,882 per year, $18,240 per month or $105 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Performance Engineer is $137,336 per year, $11,445 per month or $66 per hour.
Popular companies for Software Performance Engineers
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.