10 Highest Paying Companies For Software Engineers


#4. IBM

Average salary for a software engineer: $92,418

Market cap: $190 billion

IBM is an American multinational technology, founded in 1911, with headquarters in New York, United States. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. In terms of market capitalization, IBM’s value is $190 billion.

An IBM Software Engineer said, "The best part about IBM is the people. Everyone there is smart and talented. The company culture is great and is more focused on the software than on the accommodations/perks. There is a nice age range on IBM teams (i.e. not everyone is in their 20's/early 30's) and as a young person, this is a great learning opportunity. Work life balance is great. Good benefits. Good work from home options."

#5.Samsung

Average salary for a software engineer: $92,667

Market cap: $165 billion

Samsung is a South Korean multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul. It comprises numerous subsidiaries and affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand and is the largest South Korean business conglomerate. In terms of market capitalization, Samsung’s value is $165 billion.

A Samsung Software Engineer said, "Provides good benefits, decent pay, and good working experience in terms of one's career building, and there is pride in working for a leading company."

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