Apple employees working as SW Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of SW Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a SW Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,750 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,533 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SW Engineer at Apple is $169,343 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $269,559 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,711 (25th percentile) and $217,078 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Apple SW Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
SW Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $104 per hour.
SW Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,143 and $18,090 monthly.
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