Software Engineering salary in Redwood City
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 23, 2026
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Software Engineering pay in Redwood City is measured from 29 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 18 postings put the middle half between $161,200 and $207,500, with a median of $185,750.
Pay rises with seniority here: the medians run mid-level $185,750 and senior $223,250. Moving from mid-level to senior is worth roughly 20% more.
Against the 80 other measured markets for software engineering at mid-level, this sits below 8 of them; San Francisco leads at $200,000.
1 software engineering role is open in Redwood City right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $161,200 – $207,500 | $185,750 | 18 |
| Senior | $176,000 – $230,000 | $223,250 | 11 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
