Software Engineering salary in Carlsbad
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 8, 2026
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Software Engineering pay in Carlsbad is measured from 5 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 5 postings put the middle half between $123,000 and $140,000, with a median of $125,000.
Against the 75 other measured markets for software engineering at senior, this sits below 74 of them; Foster City leads at $244,000.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
5 software engineering roles are open in Carlsbad right now, 5 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $123,000 – $140,000 | $125,000 | 5hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open software engineering roles in Carlsbad · 5 with stated pay
this job's paywhere most pay sits here, $95,000–$160,000scale $50,000–$230,000
Scientist, Software Engineer L3Harris Technologies · Carlsbad $161,500–$257,000 5w ago Sr Associate, Software Engineer L3Harris Technologies · Carlsbad $86,000–$160,000 6w ago 
Senior Software Engineer - ONSITE Alphatec Spine · Carlsbad $130,000–$150,000 2mo ago Senior Software Engineer, Valence Alphatec Spine · Carlsbad $120,000–$130,000 3mo ago Software Engineer II, Valence Alphatec Spine · Carlsbad $95,000–$110,000 3mo ago