BAE Systems employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Engineer professionals at BAE Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,470 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 Engineer at BAE Systems is £150,327 per year or £72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £234,761 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £120,033 (25th percentile) and £190,767 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 598 salaries submitted by BAE Systems Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.