Yahoo employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Yahoo worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,374 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Yahoo is $167,663 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,333 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,785 (25th percentile) and $204,508 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 42 salaries submitted by Yahoo Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,649 and $17,042 monthly.