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.
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Software Engineer in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $176,075, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $175,485, Financial Services with a median total pay of $175,428, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $170,131, and Legal with a median total pay of $169,224.
Real Estate
Top paying companies in Real Estate for Senior Software Engineer are Opendoor, Fundrise, and WeWork.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Software Engineer is $209,431 per year or $101 per hour, with top earners making up to $325,679 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $168,055 (25th percentile) to $265,345 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 228790 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Software Engineer is $265,345 per year, $22,112 per month or $128 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Engineer is $168,055 per year, $14,005 per month or $81 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,489 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.