Netflix salaries by job title (2026)
Netflix filed 350 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $237,786, and the middle half of offers fall between $187,741 and $264,514.
Netflix base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $264,514 | $187,741 – $264,514 | 157 |
| Data Engineer | $264,514 | $264,514 – $275,850 | 21 |
| Analytics Engineer | $275,850 | $165,246 – $275,850 | 14 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $224,994 | $186,945 – $264,514 | 12 |
| Data Scientist | $275,850 | $174,304 – $275,850 | 9 |
| Machine Learning Scientist | $264,514 | $225,077 – $275,850 | 9 |
| Research Scientist | $230,682 | $214,115 – $237,786 | 8 |
| Research Engineer | $187,741 | $178,006 – $237,786 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, CA | $264,514 | 259 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $157,123 | 33 |
| New York, NY | $189,592 | 22 |
| Seattle, WA | $212,202 | 14 |
Take-home pay
Most of Netflix's filings are for jobs in California. There, the median base of $237,786 leaves about $154,203 a year, or $12,850 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Software Engineer ($264,514), it is about $168,917 a year. Use the California paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 16% |
| II: Qualified | 12% |
| III: Experienced | 6% |
| IV: Fully competent | 66% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $264,514 | 208 |
| Data Scientists | $275,850 | 47 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $237,786 | 25 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $388,918 | 14 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $223,142 | 13 |
| Management Analysts | $155,605 | 5 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Netflix?
The median base salary in Netflix's 350 certified H-1B filings is $237,786 a year, and the middle half fall between $187,741 and $264,514. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Software Engineer at Netflix make?
The median base salary for Software Engineer is $264,514 across 157 filings (middle 50%: $187,741 – $264,514).
Where does Netflix pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Los Gatos, CA has the highest median base salary at $264,514.
What is $237,786 after tax in California?
About $154,203 a year ($12,850 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and California taxes.