The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,181 per year (estimate) and goes up to $475,372 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Development Engineer at ServiceNow is $229,808 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $345,361 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $187,908 (25th percentile) and $285,739 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 64 salaries submitted by ServiceNow 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 $15,659 and $23,812 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $65K - $106K/yr