Apple employees working as Software/Firmware Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software/Firmware Development Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software/Firmware Development Engineer at Apple is $185,273 per year or $89 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $266,752 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $155,220 (25th percentile) and $225,003 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 180 salaries submitted by Apple Software/Firmware Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software/Firmware Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $75 and $108 per hour.
Software/Firmware Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,935 and $18,750 monthly.