The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer -3 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,482 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer -3 at Thumbtack is $166,943 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $238,088 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $140,691 (25th percentile) and $201,689 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Thumbtack Software Development Engineer -3 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer -3 professionals typically earn between $68 and $97 per hour.
Software Development Engineer -3 professionals typically earn between $11,724 and $16,807 monthly.