Workday employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 33 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$92,751 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 Workday is CA$166,897 per year or CA$80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$242,403 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$139,091 (25th percentile) and CA$203,658 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 46 salaries submitted by Workday Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.