ByteDance Inc. Software Developers salaries
Median $218,500 across 899 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$218,500
Middle 50%
$186,200–$267,900
Filings
899
- Median is 60% above the national median for Software Developers ($136,700).
- Most filings are wage Level II (33%).
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has the most filings (565), with a median of $220,000.
Salaries by metro
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 565 | $220,000 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 236 | $218,000 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 18 | $211,500 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 6 | $108,800 |
Level I 17%
Level II 33%
Level III 23%
Level IV 24%
Not stated 3%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $218,500 |
| Federal income tax | $41,200 |
| Social Security | $11,400 |
| Medicare | $3,300 |
| State income tax | $16,200 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $144,800 |
| Take-home per month | $12,100 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
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LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
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