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.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Software 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 Software Engineer
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15+ years
$111K - $129K/yr
Reston, VA
submitted on Jul 23, 2026
$111K - $129K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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4-6 years
$327K - $384K/yr
Menlo Park, CA
submitted on Jul 23, 2026
$327K - $384K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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4-6 years
$391K - $452K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 23, 2026
$391K - $452K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$167K - $194K/yr
Cumming, GA
submitted on Jul 23, 2026
$167K - $194K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$124K - $146K/yr
Ellicott City, MD
submitted on Jul 23, 2026
$124K - $146K/yr
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Senior Software Engineer
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7-9 years
$44K - $52K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 23, 2026
$44K - $52K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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4-6 years
$155K - $180K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$155K - $180K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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15+ years
$92K - $108K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$92K - $108K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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1-3 years
$130K - $152K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$130K - $152K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$257K - $300K/yr
Portland, OR
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$257K - $300K/yr
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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 $209,326 per year or $101 per hour, with top earners making up to $325,533 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $167,965 (25th percentile) to $265,219 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 228754 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Software Engineer is $265,219 per year, $22,102 per month or $128 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Engineer is $167,965 per year, $13,997 per month or $81 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,505 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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