Apple employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1254 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at Apple is NZ$150,466 per year or NZ$72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$234,952 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$120,151 (25th percentile) and NZ$190,932 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Apple Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.