Fastly employees working as Staff Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of Staff Software Engineer professionals at Fastly worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,593 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,039 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer at Fastly is $251,577 per year or $121 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $410,120 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $196,804 (25th percentile) and $327,142 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by Fastly Staff Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $95 and $157 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,400 and $27,262 monthly.