Adobe employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 10% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Adobe worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,057 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,397 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Adobe is $170,278 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,540 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,087 (25th percentile) and $207,417 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by Adobe Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $68 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,841 and $17,285 monthly.
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