Apple employees working as Software Systems Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Systems Development Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Systems Development Engineer at Apple is $199,173 per year or $96 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $303,360 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $161,753 (25th percentile) and $249,509 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 331 salaries submitted by Apple Software Systems Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Systems Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $78 and $120 per hour.
Software Systems Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,479 and $20,792 monthly.