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Total compensation for a Salesforce Software Engineer ranges from about $155K at the entry level to $714K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $306K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-06. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTSAssociate Member of Technical Staff | 0-2 YOE | $140K | $28K | $12K | $155K - $231K |
| MTSMember of Technical Staff | 2-5 YOE | $172K | $50K | $16K | $204K - $322K |
| SMTSSenior Member of Technical Staff | 5-9 YOE | $200K | $85K | $21K | $263K - $424K |
| LMTSLead Member of Technical Staff | 8-13 YOE | $222K | $130K | $26K | $317K - $535K |
| PMTSPrincipal Member of Technical Staff | 12+ YOE | $250K | $200K | $33K | $398K - $714K |
Entry-level (the 'MTS' nomenclature is Salesforce-native). Large new-grad program; offers are standardized with little negotiation room.
Mid-level. RSUs in publicly-traded CRM vest 25/25/25/25. Bonus target is ~10% on the IC track.
Senior IC and the most-common external hire level. Comp runs 15-25% below hyperscaler senior bands - Salesforce trades comp for stability and work-life balance.
Lead IC (staff-equivalent). Platform / core-infrastructure (Hyperforce, Einstein) roles see top-of-band offers.
Principal IC. Architect track (Distinguished Engineer) sits above with bespoke offers; external PMTS hires are uncommon.
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