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Code for America salaries

The pay Code for America states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.

5 of 9 open roles state pay

Median base pay

$143Ka year

The median of Code for America's 5 open roles that state pay in US dollars, as of October 2026. Each role counts at the middle of its range.

Middle half of roles
$143K
Posted ranges run from
$109K–$176K
A typical posted range
$129K–$158K

Every open role with pay

Best-paid first, as each posting states it

  • Principal Software Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $143.9K–$176.1K a year

  • Staff Data Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $128.9K–$157.8K a year

  • Engineering Manager

    Remote (US)
    $128.9K–$157.8K a year

  • Software Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $128.9K–$157.8K a year

  • Associate Director Government Partnerships

    Remote (US)
    $108.5K–$132.8K a year

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Code for America salaries: frequently asked questions

How much does Code for America pay?

As of October 2026, the median base pay on Code for America's open roles is $143K a year, across the 5 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $143K and $143K, and the posted ranges run from $109K to $176K.

Does Code for America post salary ranges?

On 5 of its 9 open roles (56%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Code for America states it.

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