Akamai employees working as Software Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 27% lower than the average of Software Engineer II professionals at Akamai worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer II at Akamai is $153,691 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $207,012 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,910 (25th percentile) and $179,905 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 115 salaries submitted by Akamai Software Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $64 and $86 per hour.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,159 and $14,992 monthly.