Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Developer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $196,051, Financial Services with a median total pay of $162,754, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $156,924, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $152,237, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $149,076.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Senior Developer is SoCalGas.
Frequently asked questions about Developer Senior salaries
The average salary for Developer Senior is $156,267 per year or $75 per hour, with top earners making up to $240,844 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $125,519 (25th percentile) to $196,822 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1078 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Developer Senior employees.
The highest salary for Developer Senior is $196,822 per year, $16,402 per month or $95 per hour.
The lowest salary for Developer Senior is $125,519 per year, $10,460 per month or $60 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Developer Senior ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,495 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Capital One
Randstad US
Intuit
IBM
Snowflake