The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering - Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,603 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,333 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering - Engineer I at Cardinal Health is $140,010 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $205,384 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,704 (25th percentile) and $171,722 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Cardinal Health Software Engineering - Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering - Engineer I professionals typically earn between $56 and $83 per hour.
Software Engineering - Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,642 and $14,310 monthly.