Salary report
Full-Stack Engineer (National) Salary 2026
National median total compensation for full-stack engineers is $190K. The 10th–90th percentile band runs from $144K to $270K.
Full-Stack Engineer (National) pay band
| Percentile | Total compensation | Who lands here |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $144K | Junior or early-career engineers; lower-tier employers |
| 25th percentile | $163K | Mid-level at non-tech-first companies |
| Median (50th) | $190K | Senior at most software companies |
| 75th percentile | $224K | Senior at top-paying tech employers |
| 90th percentile | $270K | Staff/principal IC, top-tier total comp |
About the full-stack engineer role
Full-stack engineers ship features end-to-end across frontend, backend, databases, and deployment. They are especially valued at startups and growth-stage companies where versatility multiplies engineering throughput.
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How we computed this
Numbers are estimates synthesized from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS, May 2025 release, SOC 15-1252 Software Developers) and hand-curated total-comp medians at tech employers calibrated against public salary surveys. They reflect 2026 market conditions and refresh annually after the next BLS release.
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Get Started NowFull-Stack Engineer salary by city
| City | Median | 10th–90th band |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $230K | $175K–$326K |
| New York | $228K | $173K–$324K |
| Seattle | $236K | $179K–$335K |
| Austin | $205K | $156K–$291K |
| Denver | $200K | $152K–$283K |
| Boston | $222K | $169K–$316K |
| Los Angeles | $213K | $162K–$302K |
| Chicago | $200K | $152K–$283K |
| Atlanta | $190K | $144K–$270K |
| Remote (US) | $205K | $156K–$291K |