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Software Engineer salary ranking by country

Compare mid-level software engineer pay bands across markets in our static model—useful before relocation or offer negotiations. Pick a country for junior, mid, and senior breakdowns.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Directional trend (estimated model)

Growth-leaning

Software Engineer · Technology

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Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.

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Software Engineer salaries by country

Mid-level gross averages ranked by USD equivalent—static model, updated with daily FX for comparison.

Role trend: Growth-leaning
#CountryMid gross (local)USD approx.
1SwitzerlandCHF 146,368$185,841View →
2NorwayNOK 1,420,287$152,447View →
3SingaporeSGD 189,942$148,091View →
4United Kingdom£102,481$137,929View →
5AustraliaA$191,081$136,477View →
6Ireland€116,000$135,025View →
7CanadaCA$185,626$133,573View →
8SwedenSEK 1,234,971$132,121View →
9Netherlands€112,258$130,669View →
10United States$127,500$127,500View →
11Italy€97,290$113,246View →
12Spain€89,806$104,535View →
13Germany€68,000$79,153View →
14PolandPLN 274,803$75,497View →
15France€58,000$67,513View →
16BrazilR$279,415$55,171View →
17Japan¥7,500,000$46,934View →
18MexicoMX$630,000$36,453View →
19TürkiyeTRY 1,200,000$26,102View →
20India₹1,700,000$17,749View →

Compare experience levels per country from each row's job hub. Not employer-reported rankings.

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