Workday employees working as Software Application Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 59% lower than the average of Software Application Engineer III professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Application Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,333 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,250 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Application Engineer III at Workday is $158,583 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $220,591 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,888 (25th percentile) and $188,939 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by Workday Software Application Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Application Engineer III professionals typically earn between $65 and $91 per hour.
Software Application Engineer III professionals typically earn between $11,241 and $15,745 monthly.