How much does a Software Development Engineer make?

Updated Nov 28, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$104K - $143K/yr
Base Pay
$91K - $120K/yr
Additional Pay
$12K - $23K/yr

$121K

/yr
$104K$143K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Software Development Engineer is $121,416 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $104,782 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $16,634 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $104K-$143K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer I

$123,759 /yr
Software Engineer I
$139,399 /yr
Software Engineer
$193,202 /yr
Senior Software Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Engineer I?

Job TitleSalary
Software Engineer I$123,759 /yr
Software Engineer$139,399 /yr
Senior Software Engineer$193,202 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Software Development Engineer I in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Development Engineer I in United States. Employers include Apple, Amazon Lab126 and Audible.

1
Apple
Apple
$195,639/yr
5K open jobs
8
Twitch
$142,525/yr
10
Woot
$137,228/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Software Development Engineer I in United States

1Apple$195,639
2Amazon Lab126$189,641
3Audible$170,358
4Workday$156,431
5Microsoft$155,403
6Mastercard$147,653
7Amazon Robotics$142,899
8Twitch$142,525
9SonicWall$140,369
10Woot$137,228
Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer I

$123,759 /yr
Software Engineer I
$139,399 /yr
Software Engineer
$193,202 /yr
Senior Software Engineer
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Engineer I?

Job TitleSalary
Software Engineer I$123,759 /yr
Software Engineer$139,399 /yr
Senior Software Engineer$193,202 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Software Development Engineer at different companies?

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Amazon
3.7
Software Development Engineer ISee 59,624 salaries from all locations

$122,726

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
Software Development EngineerSee 9,989 salaries from all locations

$185,392

 / yr
Amazon Web Services
3.8
Software Development Engineer ISee 9,499 salaries from all locations

$125,799

 / yr
Microsoft
4.3
Software Development EngineerSee 6,806 salaries from all locations

$197,498

 / yr
Expedia Group
3.9
Software Development EngineerSee 3,343 salaries from all locations

$163,102

 / yr
Adobe
4.4
Software Development EngineerSee 2,181 salaries from all locations

$188,506

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Software Development EngineerSee 1,733 salaries from all locations

$247,479

 / yr

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Workday
4.2
Software Development EngineerSee 690 salaries from all locations

$207,188

 / yr
Egencia
3.6
Software Development EngineerSee 567 salaries from all locations

$151,207

 / yr
Zillow
4
Software Development EngineerSee 343 salaries from all locations

$183,245

 / yr
ServiceNow
4.4
Software Development EngineerSee 330 salaries from all locations

$151,939

 / yr
Twitch
3.8
Software Development Engineer ISee 325 salaries from all locations

$142,525

 / yr
a2z Development Center
3.5
Software Development EngineerSee 298 salaries from all locations

$112,892

 / yr
Audible
3.7
Software Development EngineerSee 296 salaries from all locations

$198,605

 / yr
Fortinet
4.1
Software Development EngineerSee 285 salaries from all locations

$150,741

 / yr
Hotwire
3.5
Software Development EngineerSee 285 salaries from all locations

$146,382

 / yr
Annapurna Labs
4
Software Development Engineer ISee 264 salaries from all locations

$100,295

 / yr
Amazon Web Services
3.8
Software Development EngineerSee 260 salaries from all locations

$185,275

 / yr
PillPack
2.8
Software Development Engineer ISee 258 salaries from all locations

$111,146

 / yr
Audible
3.7
Software Development Engineer ISee 241 salaries from all locations

$170,358

 / yr
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Software Development Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Amazon Software Development Engineer I salaries - 59,624 salaries reported$122,726/yr
Amazon Software Development Engineer salaries - 9,989 salaries reported$185,392/yr
Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer I salaries - 9,499 salaries reported$125,799/yr
Microsoft Software Development Engineer salaries - 6,806 salaries reported$197,498/yr
Expedia Group Software Development Engineer salaries - 3,343 salaries reported$163,102/yr
Adobe Software Development Engineer salaries - 2,181 salaries reported$188,506/yr
Apple Software Development Engineer salaries - 1,733 salaries reported$247,479/yr
Workday Software Development Engineer salaries - 690 salaries reported$207,188/yr
Egencia Software Development Engineer salaries - 567 salaries reported$151,207/yr
Zillow Software Development Engineer salaries - 343 salaries reported$183,245/yr
ServiceNow Software Development Engineer salaries - 330 salaries reported$151,939/yr
Twitch Software Development Engineer I salaries - 325 salaries reported$142,525/yr
a2z Development Center Software Development Engineer salaries - 298 salaries reported$112,892/yr
Audible Software Development Engineer salaries - 296 salaries reported$198,605/yr
Fortinet Software Development Engineer salaries - 285 salaries reported$150,741/yr
Hotwire Software Development Engineer salaries - 285 salaries reported$146,382/yr
Annapurna Labs Software Development Engineer I salaries - 264 salaries reported$100,295/yr
Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer salaries - 260 salaries reported$185,275/yr
PillPack Software Development Engineer I salaries - 258 salaries reported$111,146/yr
Audible Software Development Engineer I salaries - 241 salaries reported$170,358/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Development Engineer I in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Development Engineer I in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $147,653, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $142,899, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $137,228, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $137,038, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $123,002.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$147,653

    16% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$142,899

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$137,228

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$137,038

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$123,002

    0% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

The top paying company in Financial Services for Software Development Engineer I is Mastercard.

MastercardMastercard$147,653/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

Software Development Engineer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Software Development Engineer is $121,416 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 35731 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Development Engineer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Software Development Engineer in United States is $143,419 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer in United States is $103,870 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Software Development Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer.

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