Workday employees working as Software Applications Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 28% lower than the average of Software Applications Engineer I professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Applications Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,319 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,237 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Applications Engineer I at Workday is $131,607 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $182,179 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $112,292 (25th percentile) and $156,387 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Workday Software Applications Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Applications Engineer I professionals typically earn between $54 and $75 per hour.
Software Applications Engineer I professionals typically earn between $9,358 and $13,032 monthly.