Tanium employees working as Staff Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Staff Software Engineer professionals at Tanium worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Engineer at Tanium is $251,595 per year or $121 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $410,150 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $196,817 (25th percentile) and $327,165 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by Tanium Staff Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $95 and $157 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,401 and $27,264 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $60K - $102K/yr