PayPal employees working as Software Engineer 3 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Software Engineer 3 professionals at PayPal worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer 3 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,728 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,584 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer 3 at PayPal is $167,987 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $228,993 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,774 (25th percentile) and $197,953 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,045 salaries submitted by PayPal Software Engineer 3 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer 3 professionals typically earn between $70 and $95 per hour.
Software Engineer 3 professionals typically earn between $12,065 and $16,496 monthly.