Apple employees working as Software Development Engineer IV in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 16 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer IV professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer IV ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,652 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer IV at Apple is $188,070 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $273,152 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $156,406 (25th percentile) and $229,442 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 54 salaries submitted by Apple Software Development Engineer IV professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer IV professionals typically earn between $75 and $110 per hour.
Software Development Engineer IV professionals typically earn between $13,034 and $19,120 monthly.