The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,773 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,593 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer III at MeridianLink is $178,068 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,879 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $150,027 (25th percentile) and $214,595 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by MeridianLink 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 $12,502 and $17,883 monthly.