Workday employees working as Senior Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Senior Software Development Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$102,623 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 Senior Software Development Engineer at Workday is CA$202,495 per year or CA$97 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$294,405 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$168,608 (25th percentile) and CA$247,227 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Workday Senior Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.