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How much does Software Design Engineer make?
Total pay range
$160K - $239K/yr
$194K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$125K - $174K/yrBase pay
$35K - $66K/yrAdditional pay
Popular companies for Software Design Engineers
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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 Design Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $196,398, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $176,775, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $150,111, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $149,411, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $149,082.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Software Design Engineer is VanceInfo.
Frequently asked questions about Software Design Engineer salaries
The average salary for Software Design Engineer is $194,131 per year or $93 per hour, with top earners making up to $286,945 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $160,106 (25th percentile) to $239,166 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1312 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Design Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Software Design Engineer is $239,166 per year, $19,931 per month or $115 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Design Engineer is $160,106 per year, $13,342 per month or $77 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Software Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,766 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
