Software Engineer Salary in Portland

Pay ranges below come from 15 current software engineer listings that disclose salary in Portland, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 15 disclosed ranges

$169,000/yr

$98,500$136,700 – $209,500 typical$276,500

Highest-paying employers in Portland

Coinbase, Inc.up to $299,000
Mercuryup to $299,000
Affirmup to $290,000
Newrelicup to $233,000
United States Digital Space LLCup to $233,000

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Software Engineer roles in Portland that list pay

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Senior Software Engineer, Native Mobile

Coinbase, Inc. · Portland, Oregon

$254,000 - $299,000

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Software Engineer - Services Platform

Mercury · Portland, Oregon

$239,000 - $299,000

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Software Engineer, Backend; Fraud Decisioning

Affirm · Portland, Oregon

$230,000 - $290,000

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Lead Software Engineer; Java Data Platform

Newrelic · Portland, Oregon

$186,000 - $233,000

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Lead Software Engineer; Java Data Platform

United States Digital Space LLC · Portland, Oregon

$186,000 - $233,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend​/Fullstack; Coinbase Advisor - Agentic Trading

Coinbase, Inc. · Portland, Maine

$186,065 - $218,900

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What moves Software Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior software engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same software engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Portland offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Software Engineer make in Portland?

Based on 15 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $169,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Software Engineer?

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