Altair Engineering employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Altair Engineering worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,924 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Altair Engineering is $167,337 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,937 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,490 (25th percentile) and $204,146 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Altair Engineering Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,624 and $17,012 monthly.