Chef Software employees working as Software Development Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer III professionals at Chef Software worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,728 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,584 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer III at Chef Software is $178,005 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,816 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $149,965 (25th percentile) and $214,531 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Chef Software Software Development Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $72 and $103 per hour.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,497 and $17,878 monthly.