Akamai employees working as Software Engineer - II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 27% lower than the average of Software Engineer - II professionals at Akamai worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,401 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer - II at Akamai is $173,569 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $254,321 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,054 (25th percentile) and $212,845 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 115 salaries submitted by Akamai Software Engineer - II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer - II professionals typically earn between $69 and $102 per hour.
Software Engineer - II professionals typically earn between $12,004 and $17,737 monthly.