Workday employees working as Software Development Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 22% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer III professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,338 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,624 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer III at Workday is $178,696 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $253,512 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $150,645 (25th percentile) and $215,232 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 56 salaries submitted by Workday Software Development Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $72 and $103 per hour.
Software Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,554 and $17,936 monthly.