SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory employees working as Research Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Research Software Developer professionals at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,025 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Software Developer at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is $155,595 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $235,602 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $126,310 (25th percentile) and $194,148 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Research Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Software Developer professionals typically earn between $61 and $93 per hour.
Research Software Developer professionals typically earn between $10,526 and $16,179 monthly.