Proofpoint employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 28 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer professionals at Proofpoint worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,486 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 Proofpoint is £150,387 per year or £72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £234,843 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £120,084 (25th percentile) and £190,838 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Proofpoint Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.