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 Flexera 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 3 salaries submitted by Flexera 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.