Mastercard employees working as Software Engineering - Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is 14% higher than the average of Software Engineering - Engineer I professionals at Mastercard worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering - Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,186 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering - Engineer I at Mastercard is $140,037 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $205,393 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,737 (25th percentile) and $171,742 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Mastercard Software Engineering - Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering - Engineer I professionals typically earn between $56 and $83 per hour.
Software Engineering - Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,645 and $14,312 monthly.