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Senior Software Engineer salary
Senior Software Engineer 2026 salary grid by seniority level, in France, the US and the UK. Data from thousands of offers and self-reported pay slips.
Senior France median
100 050 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
453 €
pre-tax / day
FR market
1,420
-8.6% offers vs 6 months ago
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 48 300 € | 58 650 € | 69 000 € |
| Mid | 69 000 € | 79 350 € | 89 700 € |
| Senior | 86 250 € | 100 050 € | 113 850 € |
| Lead | 106 950 € | 120 750 € | 138 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 219 € | 266 € | 313 € |
| Mid | 313 € | 359 € | 406 € |
| Senior | 391 € | 453 € | 516 € |
| Lead | 485 € | 547 € | 626 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $99,750 | $121,125 | $142,500 |
| Mid | $142,500 | $163,875 | $185,250 |
| Senior | $178,125 | $206,625 | $235,125 |
| Lead | $220,875 | $249,375 | $285,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £58,799 | £71,400 | £84,000 |
| Mid | £84,000 | £96,599 | £109,200 |
| Senior | £105,000 | £121,800 | £138,600 |
| Lead | £130,200 | £147,000 | £168,000 |
Tips to negotiate your salary
- Know the market median: that's your anchor. The high end (max) is negotiable with a strong case.
- Negotiate the full package: base salary, bonus, equity (BSPCE/RSU), PTO, remote work, healthcare, training, equipment.
- Use your BATNA (best alternative): if you have another offer, mention it — without bluffing.
- Anticipate 'name your price' with a range: state median→max, never min→median.
- Ask for a review in 6 or 12 months if the company can't hit your target immediately.
Sources: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed.
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