RTX employees working as Software Engineer-I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 268 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer-I professionals at RTX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer-I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,681 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,081 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer-I at RTX is $173,633 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $254,909 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $143,669 (25th percentile) and $213,103 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 884 salaries submitted by RTX Software Engineer-I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer-I professionals typically earn between $69 and $102 per hour.
Software Engineer-I professionals typically earn between $11,972 and $17,759 monthly.
