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2026-04-29 10:33
Benchmark: Top 5 Cities for Software Engineers in 2026: SF vs. NYC vs. Austin vs. Remote Salary Data
In 2026, a senior software engineer in San Francisco will earn a median base salary of $285,000, but after adjusting for state income tax, rent, and transit costs, their effective disposable income is 18% lower than a remote engineer in Texas earning $195,000.
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