Workday employees working as Software Applications Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 30 ratings. This is 28% lower than the average of Software Applications Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Applications Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,363 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,276 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Applications Engineer at Workday is $148,231 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $211,417 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $124,341 (25th percentile) and $179,029 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 315 salaries submitted by Workday Software Applications Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $60 and $86 per hour.
Software Applications Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,362 and $14,919 monthly.