Nielsen employees working as Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 70 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Software Developer professionals at Nielsen worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,839 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,012 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer at Nielsen is $122,712 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $196,216 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,557 (25th percentile) and $157,625 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 70 salaries submitted by Nielsen Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $46 and $76 per hour.
Software Developer professionals typically earn between $8,046 and $13,135 monthly.
