Workday employees working as Software Applications Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 59% lower than the average of Software Applications Engineer III professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Applications Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,392 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,303 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Applications Engineer III at Workday is $160,641 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $229,639 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,543 (25th percentile) and $194,252 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Workday Software Applications Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Applications Engineer III professionals typically earn between $65 and $93 per hour.
Software Applications Engineer III professionals typically earn between $11,212 and $16,188 monthly.