Fortinet employees working as Software Development Engineer QA I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer QA I professionals at Fortinet worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer QA I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,420 per year (estimate) and goes up to $253,737 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer QA I at Fortinet is $149,251 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $219,497 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,069 (25th percentile) and $183,287 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 76 salaries submitted by Fortinet Software Development Engineer QA I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer QA I professionals typically earn between $59 and $88 per hour.
Software Development Engineer QA I professionals typically earn between $10,256 and $15,274 monthly.