Chef Software employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Chef Software worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,798 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,613 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Chef Software is $167,836 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,543 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,942 (25th percentile) and $204,700 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by Chef Software Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,662 and $17,058 monthly.