Fortinet employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 31% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Fortinet worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$92,803 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$171,730 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Fortinet is CA$167,145 per year or CA$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$242,705 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$139,316 (25th percentile) and CA$203,934 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by Fortinet Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.