Workday employees working as Software Development Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 22% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer III professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,728 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,584 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer III at Workday is $178,005 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,816 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $149,965 (25th percentile) and $214,531 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 57 salaries submitted by Workday Software Development Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $72 and $103 per hour.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,497 and $17,878 monthly.