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      How much does Simulation Software Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $127K - $197K/yr
      $157K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $97K - $140K/yrBase pay
      $30K - $56K/yrAdditional pay
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      Total pay trajectory

      Software Engineer
      $120K–$190K/yr
      Summer Intern Software Engineer
      $130K–$191K/yr
      Software Engineer IV
      $159K–$239K/yr

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 202552 Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Simulation Software Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Simulation Software Engineer is $156,995 per year or $75 per hour, with top earners making up to $238,959 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $127,400 (25th percentile) to $196,555 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 52 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Simulation Software Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Simulation Software Engineer is $196,555 per year, $16,380 per month or $94 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Simulation Software Engineer is $127,400 per year, $10,617 per month or $61 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Simulation Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,072 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,424 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Recent salaries shared by Simulation Software Engineer

      16 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $108K/yr
      ($103K • $5K)
      Saint Louis, MO

      submitted on Apr 26, 2025

      $108K/yr
      $103K • $5K
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $121K - $141K/yr
      Edwards AFB, CA

      submitted on Apr 20, 2025

      $121K - $141K/yr
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $151K - $176K/yr
      Fort Worth, TX

      submitted on Oct 1, 2024

      $151K - $176K/yr
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $89K/yr
      ($86K • $3K)
      Manchester, NH

      submitted on Nov 9, 2023

      $89K/yr
      $86K • $3K
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $102K - $118K/yr
      Denver, CO

      submitted on Nov 8, 2023

      $102K - $118K/yr
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      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $2M/yr
      ($142K • $2M)
      Dearborn, MI

      submitted on Oct 29, 2023

      $2M/yr
      $142K • $2M
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $117K/yr
      ($117K • $0)
      Houston, TX

      submitted on Oct 15, 2023

      $117K/yr
      $117K • $0
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $91K - $106K/yr
      Smyrna, GA

      submitted on Nov 4, 2022

      $91K - $106K/yr
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $176K - $204K/yr
      Fremont, CA

      submitted on Sep 30, 2022

      $176K - $204K/yr
      Simulation Software Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $95K - $110K/yr
      Manchester, NH

      submitted on Sep 29, 2022

      $95K - $110K/yr
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      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Top paying industries

      The top paying industry for Simulation Software Engineer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $180,601.

      Information Technology

      The top paying company in Information Technology for Simulation Software Engineer is Aurora Innovation.
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