Workday employees working as Sr Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is 26% higher than the average of Sr Software Development Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sr Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,758 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,590 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sr Software Development Engineer at Workday is $192,797 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $289,279 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $157,508 (25th percentile) and $239,438 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Workday Sr Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Sr Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $76 and $115 per hour.
Sr Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,126 and $19,953 monthly.