Apple employees working as Software Engineer IV in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer IV professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer IV ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,438 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer IV at Apple is $194,822 per year or $94 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $288,430 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $160,382 (25th percentile) and $240,197 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 256 salaries submitted by Apple Software Engineer IV professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer IV professionals typically earn between $77 and $115 per hour.
Software Engineer IV professionals typically earn between $13,365 and $20,016 monthly.