Esri employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.3 out of 5 stars, based on 13 ratings. This is 28% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Esri worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,327 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,872 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Esri is $167,317 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,914 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,472 (25th percentile) and $204,125 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 148 salaries submitted by Esri 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 $11,623 and $17,010 monthly.