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Recent salaries shared by Senior Application Engineer
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Application Engineer
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15+ years
$127K - $148K/yr
Miami, FL
submitted on Jul 6, 2026
$127K - $148K/yr
Senior Application Engineer
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7-9 years
$180K/yr
($163K • $17K)
Natick, MA
submitted on Jun 18, 2026
$180K/yr
$163K • $17K
Senior Application Engineer
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1-3 years
$144K/yr
($144K • $0)
Natick, MA
submitted on Jun 7, 2026
$144K/yr
$144K • $0
Senior Application Engineer
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7-9 years
$109K/yr
($99K • $10K)
Lyon Station, PA
submitted on May 28, 2026
$109K/yr
$99K • $10K
Senior Application Engineer
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4-6 years
$99K/yr
($99K • $0)
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on May 28, 2026
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
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Senior Application Engineer
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10-14 years
$120K - $140K/yr
Plymouth, MI
submitted on May 15, 2026
$120K - $140K/yr
Senior Application Engineer
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4-6 years
$173K/yr
($163K • $10K)
Washington, DC
submitted on Mar 27, 2026
$173K/yr
$163K • $10K
Senior Application Engineer
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1-3 years
$171K/yr
($171K • $0)
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Mar 25, 2026
$171K/yr
$171K • $0
Senior Application Engineer
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10-14 years
$80K/yr
($80K • $0)
Tampa, FL
submitted on Mar 9, 2026
$80K/yr
$80K • $0
Senior Application Engineer
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10-14 years
$167K - $193K/yr
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on Jan 29, 2026
$167K - $193K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Application Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $173,941, Financial Services with a median total pay of $154,244, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $137,102, Insurance with a median total pay of $134,589, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $127,934.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Application Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Application Engineer is $168,932 per year or $81 per hour, with top earners making up to $255,529 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $137,429 (25th percentile) to $210,739 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 984 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Application Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Application Engineer is $210,739 per year, $17,562 per month or $101 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Application Engineer is $137,429 per year, $11,452 per month or $66 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Application Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,466 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,369 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.