The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,432 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,057 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at SelfEmployed.com is $167,452 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,077 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,594 (25th percentile) and $204,274 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by SelfEmployed.com Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,633 and $17,023 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $57K - $103K/yr