Chef Software employees working as Software Development Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer II professionals at Chef Software worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,728 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,246 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer II at Chef Software is $159,964 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $224,095 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $135,956 (25th percentile) and $191,352 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Chef Software Software Development Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $65 and $92 per hour.
Software Development Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,330 and $15,946 monthly.