MetLife employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 25% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at MetLife worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,117 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,503 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at MetLife is $167,030 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,566 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,212 (25th percentile) and $203,806 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 21 salaries submitted by MetLife Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,601 and $16,984 monthly.