Nokia employees working as Software Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Software Design Engineer professionals at Nokia worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,716 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,480 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Design Engineer at Nokia is $194,049 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $286,837 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $160,033 (25th percentile) and $239,071 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Nokia Software Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $77 and $115 per hour.
Software Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,336 and $19,923 monthly.
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