VMware employees working as Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 21 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) professionals at VMware worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) at VMware is $213,824 per year or $103 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $324,996 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $173,703 (25th percentile) and $267,512 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 77 salaries submitted by VMware Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) professionals typically earn between $84 and $129 per hour.
Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) professionals typically earn between $14,475 and $22,293 monthly.