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.

1,172+ JobsUpdated May 11, 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

$77k – $500k

Top Companies

Captivation Software, Walmart, MetroStar, Peraton, RADAR, Pwc +27 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 10% Contract, 2% Part Time

Top Locations

Washington, Annapolis Junction, Silver Spring, New York

Work Model

88% On-Site, 6% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

40% Mid Level, 36% Senior, 10% manager

We found 1,172 tech jobs paying $200k+ currently hiring in locations including Washington, Annapolis Junction, Silver Spring. Salaries range from $77k to $500k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (88%), Hybrid (6%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Captivation Software, Walmart, MetroStar and 30 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Tech Jobs Paying $200K+

Captivation Software9 jobs

Walmart6 jobs

MetroStar3 jobs

Peraton2 jobs

RADAR2 jobs

Pwc1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Mid Level

$130k–$270k

20 jobs

Senior

$160k–$234k

18 jobs

Lead

$114k–$249k

1 job

Staff

$169k–$216k

2 jobs

Director+

$145k–$200k

1 job

Latest Jobs Added

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Peraton

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Cyber Strategy, Risk & Compliance - Senior Associate

Pwc

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Javascript Senior Software Developer

Walmart

7w ago

Sr. Corporate Counsel

Microsoft

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Senior Patent Attorney

CyberCoders

7w ago

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Web Design/Development Communications Specialist

Peraton·Chantilly, Virginia, US

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Tech Jobs Paying $200K+

Companies Hiring for Tech Jobs Paying $200K+

Career Path & Salary Progression

Latest Jobs Added

Web Design/Development Communications Specialist

Cyber Strategy, Risk & Compliance - Senior Associate

Javascript Senior Software Developer

Senior Corporate Counsel

Senior Patent Attorney

Venture Capital Senior Associate - LM Venture Capital

Mobile Software Engineer

Hibernate Senior Software Engineer

Full stack Software Engineer

Senior Director, CPA, SEC Accounting & Advisory Services Forensic and

Front End Software Engineer - Senior Level

Software Engineer 3 - C++/DevOps/RF

Executive Underwriter- Home Office, Commercial Bond

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Java/Gitlab/CI/CD/Docker/Ansible/Grafana

Software Integration Engineer 3 (On-Call) - Linux/Bash/Python/Docker/Kubernetes/

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Rust/NoSQL/Docker/Kubernetes/Helm

Staff Software Engineer - AI

Software Engineer 2 - Linux/Bash/Python/Apache Spark/Jupyter Notebook/Numpy/Git

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Bash/Python/Apache Airflow/SQL/Jupyter

Software Engineer 2 (Hybrid) - Linux/Bash/Apache Airflow/Apache

Vice President, Creative Strategy

Software Engineer 2 - Bash/Python/RabbitMQ/NoSQL/Helm/Docker/Kubernetes

Software Engineer 3 - Linux/Java/Spring/Docker/Kubernetes/Grafana/Prometheus/NiF

Software Engineering Manager

Hardware Manager

Product Management Lead

Lead Software Engineer

Senior Product Manager- Sourcing

Real Estate Market Analyst

Presales Systems Engineer

Director of Machining

Senior Multimedia Designer (Remote)

Regional Director - Supply Chain Engineering - Food & Beverage (Remote Eligible)

Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Senior Backend Engineer - APIs, Data, and Scale

Senior Mobile Application Developer I (6523)

Senior Android Engineer I (6523)

Engineering Manager, Data Integrations

Senior Engineering Manager, Messaging Channels

DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Senior Scientist

SAP Application Security Configurator

Software Engineer(Front-End/React), Senior Advisor

VP of Supply Chain

Senior iOS Engineer I (6523)

Site Reliability Engineer - Cloud Platforms

Senior Corporate Counsel: Regulatory Affairs, Cyber and National Security

Director, Software Engineering - Shopping (Remote-Eligible)

North America Public Sector (NAPS) Customer Success Executive - Intelligence

Senior Vice President

Senior Manager, Sales Strategy & Field Operations

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