Elsevier employees working as Software Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 33% lower than the average of Software Engineer II professionals at Elsevier worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £54,784 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 II at Elsevier is £153,357 per year or £74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £206,600 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £133,604 (25th percentile) and £179,532 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 29 salaries submitted by Elsevier Software Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.