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Engineer Software salaries in Santa Clara, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 19 open job postings for Engineer Software roles in Santa Clara, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Engineer Software postings in Santa Clara, CA

  1. Staff Engineer Software (Cortex Platform) - US CitizenPalo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $112K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  2. Principal Engineer Software (Device Security - Generative AI Back End)Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $156K–$253K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  3. Principal Engineer Software (Device Security - Generative AI Back End)Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 · Santa Clara, CA · $156K–$253K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  4. Principal Engineer Software (DLP)Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $147K–$238K/yr · Posted Oct 27, 2026
  5. Staff Engineer Software — SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $112K–$180K/yr · Posted Oct 25, 2026
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Engineer Software pay in other places

  1. United States$162K median, $123K–$192K typical, 174 postingsUnited States: middle half $123K–$192K, median $162K
  2. California$192K median, $154K–$205K typical, 60 postingsCalifornia: middle half $154K–$205K, median $192K
  3. Florida$123K median, $99.1K–$150K typical, 36 postingsFlorida: middle half $99.1K–$150K, median $123K
  4. Melbourne, FL$123K median, $99.1K–$154K typical, 34 postingsMelbourne, FL: middle half $99.1K–$154K, median $123K
  5. Palo Alto, CA$193K median, $192K–$205K typical, 22 postingsPalo Alto, CA: middle half $192K–$205K, median $193K
  6. San Diego, CA$143K median, $115K–$178K typical, 10 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $115K–$178K, median $143K
  7. Colorado$130K median, $130K–$162K typical, 9 postingsColorado: middle half $130K–$162K, median $130K
  8. Colorado Springs, CO$130K median, $130K–$162K typical, 9 postingsColorado Springs, CO: middle half $130K–$162K, median $130K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Engineer Software make in Santa Clara, CA?

The median posted base pay for Engineer Software jobs in Santa Clara, CA is $192K a year, from 19 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Engineer Software pay range in Santa Clara, CA?

The middle half of postings list $165K–$205K. The top 10% list $205K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $146K or less.

How does Santa Clara, CA pay compare with all Engineer Software jobs?

The median here is $192K, against $162K across all 175 postings for the role.

How many Engineer Software jobs in Santa Clara, CA list pay?

19 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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