The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,652 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer at Rocket is $251,595 per year or $121 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $410,150 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $196,817 (25th percentile) and $327,165 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Rocket Staff Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $95 and $157 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,401 and $27,264 monthly.