How much does a Software Development Engineer II make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$145,804 / yrTotal Pay
$118,138 / yrBase Pay
$27,666 / yrAdditional Pay

$145,804

 / yr
$99K$219K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Software Development Engineer II is $145,804 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $118,138 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 $27,666 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.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer II

$131,118 /yr
Software Engineer II
$150,310 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Software Development Engineer Ii in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Development Engineer Ii in United States. Employers include Twitch, Adobe and Amazon.

1
Twitch
$225,833/yr
2
Adobe
$220,834/yr
4
Apple
$214,719/yr
5
Sybase
$211,150/yr
6
Yahoo
$210,680/yr
7
OfferUp
$209,031/yr
9
IMDb
$205,761/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer II

$131,118 /yr
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What are total pay estimates for a Software Development Engineer II at different companies?

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Amazon
3.8
Software Development Engineer IISee 10,287 salaries from all locations

$217,150

 / yr

$204,298

 / yr

$157,474

 / yr
Amazon
3.8
Software Development Engineer-IISee 258 salaries from all locations

$214,011

 / yr

$194,997

 / yr
Audible
3.8
Software Development Engineer IISee 126 salaries from all locations

$191,208

 / yr
A9.com
3.8
Software Development Engineer IISee 115 salaries from all locations

$190,379

 / yr

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$205,051

 / yr

$203,537

 / yr
Microsoft
4.3
Software Development Engineer-IISee 53 salaries from all locations

$201,129

 / yr
AMD
4.2
Software Development Engineer IISee 49 salaries from all locations

$200,851

 / yr

$182,402

 / yr
CSG
4.2
Software Development Engineer IISee 40 salaries from all locations

$140,809

 / yr

$199,115

 / yr

$191,926

 / yr
Inovalon
3.1
Software Development Engineer IISee 30 salaries from all locations

$168,398

 / yr

$132,682

 / yr
Twitch
3.9
Software Development Engineer IISee 29 salaries from all locations

$225,833

 / yr
Workday
4.2
Software Development Engineer IISee 25 salaries from all locations

$204,829

 / yr

$191,086

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Development Engineer Ii in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Development Engineer Ii in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $194,997, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $185,559, Healthcare with a median total pay of $181,209, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $172,898, and Insurance with a median total pay of $161,326.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$194,997

    4% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$185,559

    1% Lower than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$181,209

    3% Lower than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$172,898

    8% Lower than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$161,326

    16% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Development Engineer Ii are Twitch, Adobe, and Amazon.

TwitchTwitch$225,833/yr
AdobeAdobe$220,834/yr
AmazonAmazon$217,150/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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Software Engineer II

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$101,000

/yr

$93K | $8K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer II

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer II

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$105,000

/yr

$100K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer II

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer II

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer II

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$212,000

/yr

$152K | $60K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$227,000

/yr

$167K | $60K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer (Swe II)

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$200,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Software Development Engineer II pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Software Development Engineer II is $118,138 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software Development Engineer II salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 14543 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Development Engineer II employees.

The highest salary for a Software Development Engineer II in United States is $168,843 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer II in United States is $82,660 per year.

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