What is the median salary for Software Engineer in San Mateo?

The median salary for Software Engineer in San Mateo is USD 180,000 - USD 265,000 per year.

How does the Software Engineer salary in San Mateo compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Software Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 250,000, while in San Mateo it is USD 187,125 - USD 261,369.

Software Engineer Salary in United States

Software Engineer Salary in San Mateo

Based on 349 job listings - San Mateo, United States 2026

-6.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$187,125 - $261,369

Median salary

$180,000 - $265,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$130K

25th percentile$140K

Median$180K

75th percentile$199K

90th percentile$295K

50% of professionals earn between $140,125 - $199,188 USD

The median salary is $180,000

Compare with national average

San Mateo

Average salary

187,125 - 261,369

Median salary

180,000 - 265,000

349 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 250,000

Median salary

155,000 - 250,000

430,729 job openings

Other cities

San Francisco14,414 job openings

New York14,027 job openings

Washington9,793 job openings

Austin5,115 job openings

Tucson5,058 job openings

Seattle4,475 job openings

Atlanta4,286 job openings

Chicago3,614 job openings

San Jose3,502 job openings

Sunnyvale2,844 job openings

Dallas2,285 job openings

Boston2,164 job openings

Charlotte1,991 job openings

Houston1,512 job openings

Jersey City1,476 job openings

Plano1,475 job openings

Phoenix1,406 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in San Mateo, United States is USD 187,125 - USD 261,369 per year in 2026, based on 349 job listings.

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