NETSCOUT employees working as a Software Development Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer I professionals at NETSCOUT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Development Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,373 per year (estimate) and goes up to $351,134 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer I at NETSCOUT is $133,094 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $180,036 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,366 (25th percentile) and $156,173 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by NETSCOUT Software Development Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $55 and $75 per hour.
Software Development Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,614 and $13,014 monthly.