Rocket employees working as Software Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 101 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Software Engineer I professionals at Rocket worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,681 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,081 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer I at Rocket is $138,681 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $183,836 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $121,899 (25th percentile) and $160,909 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 557 salaries submitted by Rocket Software Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $59 and $77 per hour.
Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $10,158 and $13,409 monthly.