LinkedIn employees working as Software Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineering professionals at LinkedIn worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,057 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,397 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering at LinkedIn is $236,654 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $376,831 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $188,299 (25th percentile) and $304,134 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 32 salaries submitted by LinkedIn Software Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $91 and $146 per hour.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $15,692 and $25,344 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $36 - $63/hr