Tech Salary Report 2026: Senior Software Engineers

Based on data from 12,000 verified offers across North America and Europe.

Top-paying companies: Jane Street ($450K+ TC for senior), Two Sigma, Citadel, Netflix, Google L6+.

Regional breakdown shows European salaries closing the gap, particularly in London, Zurich, and Amsterdam. Remote-first companies now represent 40% of all senior offers.

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The data suggests continued strong demand for ML/AI specialists, with a 15% premium over general software engineering roles at equivalent levels.