Garmin employees working as Software Engineer 1 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer 1 professionals at Garmin worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer 1 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,709 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,018 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer 1 at Garmin is $153,914 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $208,504 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,086 (25th percentile) and $180,715 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Garmin Software Engineer 1 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer 1 professionals typically earn between $64 and $87 per hour.
Software Engineer 1 professionals typically earn between $11,174 and $15,060 monthly.
