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Home / Compensation / Airbnb / Software Engineer
Total compensation for a Airbnb Software Engineer ranges from about $195K at the entry level to $1.6M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $470K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC3Software Engineer (New Grad) | 0-2 YOE | $165K | $50K | $15K | $195K - $295K |
| IC4Software Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $205K | $90K | $28K | $270K - $460K |
| IC5Senior Software Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $245K | $175K | $50K | $380K - $720K |
| IC6Staff Software Engineer | 8-14 YOE | $295K | $295K | $70K | $530K - $1.1M |
| IC7Senior Staff / Principal Engineer | 12+ YOE | $340K | $510K | $100K | $740K - $1.6M |
Entry-level. Airbnb's new-grad equity has been competitive since the 2020 IPO rebound.
Mid-level IC. Most-common external hire level. Comparable to Google L4 / Meta E4.
Senior IC. Airbnb's competitive comp post-2023 reset has stabilized at this level.
Staff IC. Equity dominant; refresh grants typical annually.
Principal IC. Hard promotion gate; external hires very rare.
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