Fortinet employees working as Staff Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff Software Development Engineer professionals at Fortinet worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,240 per year (estimate) and goes up to $475,610 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Development Engineer at Fortinet is $229,913 per year or $111 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $345,508 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $187,997 (25th percentile) and $285,865 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 75 salaries submitted by Fortinet Staff Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $90 and $137 per hour.
Staff Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,666 and $23,822 monthly.