Red Hat employees working as Software Maintenance Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Maintenance Engineer professionals at Red Hat worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Maintenance Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $103,221 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,311 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Maintenance Engineer at Red Hat is $152,879 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $231,766 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $124,121 (25th percentile) and $190,916 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Red Hat Software Maintenance Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Maintenance Engineer professionals typically earn between $60 and $92 per hour.
Software Maintenance Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,343 and $15,910 monthly.