WD employees working as Staff 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 Software Engineer professionals at WD worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,438 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer at WD is $251,612 per year or $121 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $410,180 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $196,830 (25th percentile) and $327,189 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by WD Staff Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $95 and $157 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,402 and $27,266 monthly.