Apple employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,491 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Apple is £167,432 per year or £80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £243,054 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £139,576 (25th percentile) and £204,252 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Apple Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.