Workday employees working as Software Application Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 30 ratings. This is 28% lower than the average of Software Application Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Application Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,721 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Application Engineer at Workday is $145,690 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $209,245 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $121,850 (25th percentile) and $176,646 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 174 salaries submitted by Workday Software Application Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Application Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $85 per hour.
Software Application Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,154 and $14,720 monthly.