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Capital One Software Engineer Salaries

Software Engineer compensation in United States at Capital One ranges from $131K per year for Associate Software Eng to $474K per year for Senior Distinguished Eng. The median yearly compensation package in United States totals $172K. View the base salary, shares, and bonus breakdowns for Capital One's total compensation packages. Last updated: 6/23/2026

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
Associate Software Eng
(Entry Level)
$131K
$128K
$370
$2.6K
Software Eng
Senior Associate
$153K
$148K
$93
$5K
Senior Software Eng
Principal Associate
$184K
$175K
$0
$8.4K
Lead Software Eng
$219K
$201K
$2.4K
$15.7K
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Vesting Schedule

33.3%

YR 1

33.3%

YR 2

33.3%

YR 3

Stock Type
Options

At Capital One, Options are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

  • 33.3% vests in the 1st-YR (33.30% annually)

  • 33.3% vests in the 2nd-YR (33.30% annually)

  • 33.3% vests in the 3rd-YR (33.30% annually)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineer at Capital One in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $473,700. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Capital One for the Software Engineer role in United States is $171,500.
When negotiating your Software Engineer offer at Capital One, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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