Citadel employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 76 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer professionals at Citadel worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,716 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,480 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at Citadel is $150,716 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,311 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,359 (25th percentile) and $191,235 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 442 salaries submitted by Citadel Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $92 per hour.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,030 and $15,936 monthly.