The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,758 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Development Engineer at ServiceNow is $229,005 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $344,235 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $187,225 (25th percentile) and $284,777 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 64 salaries submitted by ServiceNow Staff Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Staff Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $90 and $137 per hour.
Staff Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,602 and $23,731 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $65K - $106K/yr