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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Senior Research Software Development Engineer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $232,918.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Senior Research Software Development Engineer is Microsoft.
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Senior Research Software Development Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Senior Research Software Development Engineer make?
Total pay range
$160K - $243K/yr
$196K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$123K - $174K/yrBase pay
$37K - $69K/yrAdditional pay
How accurate is a total pay range of $160K-$243K/yr?
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Last updated Apr 10, 202565 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Research Software Development Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Research Software Development Engineer is $195,570 per year or $94 per hour, with top earners making up to $293,994 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $159,824 (25th percentile) to $243,192 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 65 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Research Software Development Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Research Software Development Engineer is $243,192 per year, $20,266 per month or $117 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Research Software Development Engineer is $159,824 per year, $13,319 per month or $77 per hour.
