Handshake employees working as Software Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 22 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Software Engineer I professionals at Handshake worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,719 per year (estimate) and goes up to $349,998 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer I at Handshake is $138,719 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $183,886 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $121,932 (25th percentile) and $160,953 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 80 salaries submitted by Handshake Software Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $59 and $77 per hour.
Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $10,161 and $13,413 monthly.