The 75th percentile for Software is $151k vs. $120k for Mechanical. Median is $120k vs. $95k.
So about 20% higher for Software.
I would have expected the difference to be higher based on levels.fyi and anecdotal salaries shared on HN. I guess the average software engineer also isn't working for a top 5 tech company who pay well above average.
Software: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes151252.htm
Mechanical: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes172141.htm
The 75th percentile for Software is $151k vs. $120k for Mechanical. Median is $120k vs. $95k.
So about 20% higher for Software.
I would have expected the difference to be higher based on levels.fyi and anecdotal salaries shared on HN. I guess the average software engineer also isn't working for a top 5 tech company who pay well above average.