Understand what tech and creative professionals earn. Browse salary ranges by category to benchmark your compensation.
Software, frontend, backend, full-stack, mobile, and DevOps engineers.
UX, UI, product design, graphic design, and creative directors.
SEO, content, growth, social media, and marketing leadership.
Associate PM to VP of Product at startups and enterprises.
SDR, BDR, Account Executive, and sales leadership roles.
Data analysts, data scientists, ML engineers, and AI researchers.
DevOps, SRE, cloud architect, and platform engineering roles.
CSM, technical support, onboarding, and CX leadership.
Our salary data is compiled from job listings posted on JobsClix and industry sources. Ranges represent the 25th to 90th percentile of reported salaries and vary by experience level, location, and company size. Actual compensation may include bonuses, equity, and benefits beyond base salary.
The average software engineer salary in 2026 ranges from $65k for entry-level to $230k+ for senior full-stack engineers. Compensation varies by specialization, location, and company size.
The highest-paying tech roles in 2026 include AI Researchers ($210k–$350k+), VP of Product ($280k–$400k+), Cloud Architects ($185k–$270k), and Senior ML Engineers ($180k–$260k).
Some companies adjust remote pay by 10-20% based on cost of living, but many top companies now offer location-agnostic pay. Remote roles still offer significant savings on commute and housing costs.
Focus on high-demand specializations (AI/ML, cloud, security), earn relevant certifications, build a strong portfolio, negotiate with competing offers, and consider companies with strong equity packages.