Workday employees working as Senior Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Senior Software Development Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer at Workday is $201,980 per year or $97 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $293,777 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $168,137 (25th percentile) and $246,654 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 928 salaries submitted by Workday Senior Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $81 and $119 per hour.
Senior Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,011 and $20,554 monthly.
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