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VMware employees working as Staff Software Engineer I 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 Software Engineer I professionals at VMware worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,358 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer I at VMware is $214,755 per year or $103 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $330,985 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $173,123 (25th percentile) and $270,737 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 0 salaries submitted by VMware Staff Software Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $83 and $130 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $14,427 and $22,561 monthly.