The salary trajectory of a a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,922 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,202 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Test is $166,805 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,299 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,005 (25th percentile) and $203,559 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Test Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,584 and $16,963 monthly.