What tech roles pay $200K or more?

Staff and principal engineers, engineering directors, senior data scientists, and VP-level product managers frequently earn $200K+ in base salary alone. At FAANG-level companies, total compensation (base + equity + bonus) can reach $300K–$500K+.

How many years of experience do I need for a $200K+ tech job?

Most $200K+ roles require 8–15+ years of experience, though exceptional candidates with strong portfolios and high-impact track records can reach this level sooner. Specializations in AI/ML, distributed systems, or security can accelerate the timeline.

What is the best way to negotiate a $200K+ offer?

At this level, negotiation often centers on equity, signing bonuses, and scope of role rather than just base salary. Come prepared with competing offers or retention counter-offers, and be clear about the value you bring relative to the team's goals.

Are $200K+ tech jobs only at big companies?

No. Well-funded startups, hedge funds, and high-growth companies also pay $200K+ to attract senior talent. Series B+ startups often offer competitive base salaries paired with meaningful equity upside.

850+ Jobs5 added todayUpdated Apr 24, 2026

Tech Jobs Paying $200K+

The $200K+ salary tier represents the top end of individual contributor and leadership roles in tech. These positions typically require deep expertise, years of experience, and a proven track record of delivering impact at scale. Browse current openings and see how your resume stacks up.

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Salary Range

$18k – $432k

Top Companies

Walmart, Peraton, GEICO, T-Mobile, Freshworks, ServiceNow +36 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, Arlington, Washington, District of Columbia, Reston

Work Model

92% On-Site, 8% Hybrid

Experience Levels

30% Mid Level, 30% Senior, 16% Staff

We found 850 tech jobs paying $200k+ currently hiring in locations including Washington, Arlington, Washington, District of Columbia. 30 new positions were added this week at companies like ServiceNow, AbbVie, Coursera. Salaries range from $18k to $432k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (92%), Hybrid (8%). Top employers include Walmart, Peraton, GEICO and 39 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Tech Jobs Paying $200K+

Walmart5 jobs

Peraton2 jobs

GEICO2 jobs

T-Mobile2 jobs

Freshworks2 jobs

ServiceNow1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$200k–$305k

3 jobs

Mid Level

$137k–$229k

15 jobs

Senior

$149k–$225k

15 jobs

Lead

$151k–$252k

2 jobs

Staff

$150k–$282k

8 jobs

Director+

$176k–$242k

1 job

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Tech Jobs Paying $200K+

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Latest Jobs Added

Technical Lead Site Reliability Engineer - Veza

Associate Director, Aesthetics Clinical Development

Staff Product Manager, Course Experience

Patent Associate Attorney (3–6 Years Experience) – Washington, DC- 414016

DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Senior Scientist

Cloud Systems Engineer

Member of Technical Staff, Platform Engineer, Special Programs

Practice Architect II-Power Platform

Experience Design Lead

Associate Director of IT Vendor Management

Network Firewall Engineer

Vice President, Data Strategy and Data Services

Full stack Software Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer, Data Systems

NodeJS Senior Software Engineer

Java, Javascript, Python, NodeJS Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Android

Outreach Specialist

Mgr I- Security

Full Stack Developer (React/Python with focus on AI integrations)

Sr. Research Scientist, Community Operations

Work-from-Anywhere Insurance Agent

AI Enablement - Treasury Analytics

Attorney II - In house

Senior Rust Engineer, Embedded Systems (On-Site)

Senior Counsel – Corporate Litigation (IP, Commercial & Technology Focus)

Patent Associate - Electrical, Computer, Software Eng. (26 Years) - D.C.

Principal Security Engineer | Zscaler SME

Lead Info Sec Engineer

NodeJS Senior Software Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer - SATCOM

Staff Production - Industrial Engineer

Sr Business Development Manager

Federal Sales Manager - Aerospace, Defense and FSI

Mid​/Sr. Database Administrator

Frontend Engineer; React

Senior Attorney IP Law

Strategic VP of Sales – Enterprise Solutions

Residential Electrician

HR Technology AI Architect

Senior Manager - Revenue Accounting

Sr. Product Manager, Technical - Financial Services

Mortgage Loan Officer- NMLS License Required

Senior Staff Creative Technologist

Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations SME

Real Estate Agent — OTE $70k–$200k

Defense Technology Reporter

Senior Counsel - Corporate Litigation (IP, Commercial & Technology Focus)

Remote Operational Excellence & Process Improvement Lead

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