NVIDIA employees working as Senior System-software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 32 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior System-software Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior System-software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior System-software Engineer at NVIDIA is $182,620 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $282,571 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,574 (25th percentile) and $230,595 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by NVIDIA Senior System-software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior System-software Engineer professionals typically earn between $70 and $111 per hour.
Senior System-software Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,214 and $19,216 monthly.