NVIDIA employees working as GPU Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of GPU Software Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a GPU Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,297 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,819 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a GPU Software Engineer at NVIDIA is $173,139 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $271,330 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,994 (25th percentile) and $220,136 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by NVIDIA GPU Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
GPU Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $106 per hour.
GPU Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,499 and $18,345 monthly.