The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,119 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Development Engineer at Blue Coat Systems is $230,570 per year or $111 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $346,424 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $188,557 (25th percentile) and $286,649 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Blue Coat Systems Staff Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $91 and $138 per hour.
Staff Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,713 and $23,887 monthly.