Shell employees working as a Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 21 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Software Engineer professionals at Shell worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,937 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,213 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at Shell is $149,937 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,231 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,700 (25th percentile) and $190,307 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 45 salaries submitted by Shell Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $91 per hour.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,975 and $15,859 monthly.