What tech jobs pay $150K or more?

Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, engineering managers, and product managers commonly earn $150K+ at mid-to-senior levels. Staff and principal roles at large tech companies can exceed $250K in total compensation.

How can I negotiate a $150K+ tech salary?

Research market rates using tools like Levels.fyi and Glassdoor. Quantify your impact in previous roles with specific metrics. Leverage competing offers when possible, and don't overlook equity, signing bonuses, and benefits as part of total compensation.

Do I need a CS degree to land a $150K+ tech job?

Not necessarily. Many high-paying tech roles value demonstrable skills, open-source contributions, and relevant experience over formal education. However, specialized roles in machine learning or systems engineering may favor advanced degrees.

Are $150K+ tech jobs available remotely?

Yes. Many companies offering $150K+ salaries support remote work, especially for senior engineering and product roles. Use the work model filter to narrow results to remote-friendly positions.

1,791+ Jobs28 new this weekUpdated Apr 24, 2026

High-Salary Tech Jobs Paying $150K+

Looking for tech roles that pay $150K and above? These high-compensation positions span software engineering, cloud architecture, data science, and product management at companies that invest heavily in top talent. Filter by location, seniority, and work model to find your next six-figure opportunity.

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Salary Range

$40k – $432k

Top Companies

Amazon, Amazon.com Services LLC, Axis, Peraton, BAE Systems, Vanguard DevOps LLC +39 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, Arlington, New York, Fairfax

Work Model

92% On-Site, 8% Hybrid

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 32% Senior, 10% Junior

We found 1,791 high-salary tech jobs paying $150k+ currently hiring in locations including Washington, Arlington, New York. 28 new positions were added this week at companies like BAE Systems, Amazon, Vanguard DevOps LLC. Salaries range from $40k to $432k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (92%), Hybrid (8%). Top employers include Amazon, Amazon.com Services LLC, Axis and 42 other companies.

Companies Hiring for High-Salary Tech Jobs Paying $150K+

Amazon3 jobs

Amazon.com Services LLC2 jobs

Axis2 jobs

Peraton2 jobs

BAE Systems1 job

Vanguard DevOps LLC1 job

+39 more companies hiring. Sign up to see all.

Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$145k–$200k

5 jobs

Mid Level

$125k–$187k

19 jobs

Senior

$135k–$198k

16 jobs

Lead

$151k–$252k

2 jobs

Staff

$146k–$220k

2 jobs

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BAE Systems

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Rust & FPGA SoCs

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

Vanguard DevOps LLC

5d ago

Sr. Research Scientist, Community Operations

Amazon.com Services LLC

5d ago

Work-from-Anywhere Insurance Agent

Emergent Financial Group

5d ago

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High-Salary Tech Jobs Paying $150K+

Companies Hiring for High-Salary Tech Jobs Paying $150K+

Career Path & Salary Progression

Latest Jobs Added

Mgr I- Security

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Rust & FPGA SoCs

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

Sr. Research Scientist, Community Operations

Work-from-Anywhere Insurance Agent

Enterprise SaaS Sales - Hospitality Cloud; Accounts

Investment Associate, Venture Capital

AI Enablement - Treasury Analytics

Senior Operations Engineer, Sub-Same Day Field Engineering

Category Manager for One-MHS, OneMHS Procurement & Supply Chain

Attorney II - In house

Senior Vendor Manager - Strategic Projects & Vendor Experience

Cloud Platform Engineer - Python | AWS & CI/CD

Segment Development Manager, Retail

Senior Rust Engineer, Embedded Systems (On-Site)

Sr. Process Engineer

Budget Analyst

Manager/Senior Manager, Paralegal Services and Resource Management

Commercial Territory Manager

Asset Management Sustainable Investing Research Analyst Vice President

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

Technical Sales Engineer: Mid-Atlantic

Growth Marketing Manager, Referrals & Virality

Veterinarian - Anthem Animal Hospital

NodeJS Senior Software Engineer

Data Scientist, Generative & Agentic AI Solutions

AI-Driven Sales Engineer Ed Cybersecurity

National Sports Reporter

Lead Systems Engineer - SATCOM

Global Process Owner Specialist, External Hiring Process (Fixed-Term Contract)

Security Control Assessor and System Certification Specialist, Senior

IT Specialist (Enterprise Architect and Information Security) - Federal Acquisition Service

Channel Manager- East

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Finance Manager, Core Services — Data-Driven Growth

Staff Production - Industrial Engineer

Sr Business Development Manager

Federal Sales Manager - Aerospace, Defense and FSI

Mid​/Sr. Database Administrator

Federal Solutions Engineer; DoW​/FedCiv

Segment Development Manager, Retail

Communications Network Engineer III

Frontend Engineer; React

Front-End Software Engineer — TS/SCI Cleared (React/JS)

Senior Attorney IP Law

Web3 Protocol Engineer: Payments & Cross-Chain

Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

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