WD employees working as Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) professionals at WD worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Engineer (Software Engineer) 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 Engineer (Software Engineer) at WD is $213,893 per year or $103 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $325,082 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $173,766 (25th percentile) and $267,590 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by WD 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 $14,480 and $22,299 monthly.