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      How much does Software Development Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $139K - $204K/yr
      $167K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $109K - $147K/yrBase pay
      $30K - $57K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $139K-$204K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 202537.1K Salaries submitted
      Confident

      Recent salaries shared by Software Development Engineer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $222K/yr
      ($144K • $78K)
      Sunnyvale, CA

      submitted on May 31, 2025

      $222K/yr
      $144K • $78K
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $256K/yr
      ($130K • $126K)
      Seattle, WA

      submitted on May 31, 2025

      $256K/yr
      $130K • $126K
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $48K/yr
      ($48K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 30, 2025

      $48K/yr
      $48K • $0
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $165K/yr
      ($165K • $0)
      Boulder, CO

      submitted on May 30, 2025

      $165K/yr
      $165K • $0
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $118K/yr
      ($112K • $6K)
      Boise, ID

      submitted on May 30, 2025

      $118K/yr
      $112K • $6K
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      Software Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $186K/yr
      ($135K • $51K)
      Seattle, WA

      submitted on May 29, 2025

      $186K/yr
      $135K • $51K
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $124K/yr
      ($105K • $19K)
      New York, NY

      submitted on May 27, 2025

      $124K/yr
      $105K • $19K
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $72K - $84K/yr
      Durham, NC

      submitted on May 27, 2025

      $72K - $84K/yr
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $199K - $230K/yr
      Palo Alto, CA

      submitted on May 27, 2025

      $199K - $230K/yr
      Software Development Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $144K - $167K/yr
      Dearborn, MI

      submitted on May 27, 2025

      $144K - $167K/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.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Software Development Engineer in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $177,765, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $159,445, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $156,093, Financial Services with a median total pay of $152,999, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $150,491.

      Real Estate

      The top paying company in Real Estate for Software Development Engineer is Redfin.

      Frequently asked questions about Software Development Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Software Development Engineer is $166,973 per year or $80 per hour, with top earners making up to $242,496 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $139,160 (25th percentile) to $203,743 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 37116 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Software Development Engineer is $203,743 per year, $16,979 per month or $98 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Software Development Engineer is $139,160 per year, $11,597 per month or $67 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,072 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,424 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Total pay trajectory

      Software Engineer
      $120K–$190K/yr
      Summer Intern Software Engineer
      $130K–$191K/yr
      Software Engineer IV
      $159K–$239K/yr

      Popular companies for Software Development Engineers

      Amazon-logoAmazon3.6★
      $126K - $163K/yr Total pay
      $141K Median
      Software Development Engineer I
      Amazon-logoAmazon3.6★
      $197K - $269K/yr Total pay
      $226K Median
      Software Development Engineer
      Amazon Web Services-logoAmazon Web Services3.6★
      $128K - $166K/yr Total pay
      $144K Median
      Software Development Engineer I
      Microsoft-logoMicrosoft4.0★
      $167K - $237K/yr Total pay
      $197K Median
      Software Development Engineer
      Expedia Group-logoExpedia Group3.7★
      $146K - $199K/yr Total pay
      $169K Median
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