YouTube employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 24 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Software Developer professionals at YouTube worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,021 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,347 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer at YouTube is $122,315 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $195,524 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,263 (25th percentile) and $157,093 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by YouTube Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $46 and $76 per hour.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $8,022 and $13,091 monthly.