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Instacart

Public (NASDAQ: CART)

Explore Instacart careers in grocery delivery technology, marketplace engineering, and logistics. Get interview prep tips and salary insights for roles at the leading grocery pickup and delivery platform.

Industry

E-commerce & Grocery Delivery

Year founded

2012

Employees

3,000

Instacart Full Stack Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $195,000 to $725,000 across 6 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 6, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr
L3

Full Stack

$195,000$144,000$80,000
L4

Full Stack

$291,500$171,500$112,250
L5

Full Stack

$380,000$200,000$185,000
L6

Full Stack

$425,000$225,000$200,000
L7

Full Stack

$636,250$265,000$368,750
L8

Full Stack

$725,000$300,000$500,000

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Included titles · Software Engineer

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