Apple employees working as Software Development Engineer - Systems in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer - Systems professionals at Apple worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer - Systems at Apple is $176,128 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $272,833 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,418 (25th percentile) and $222,593 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 331 salaries submitted by Apple Software Development Engineer - Systems professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer - Systems professionals typically earn between $68 and $107 per hour.
Software Development Engineer - Systems professionals typically earn between $11,785 and $18,549 monthly.