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 Software Engineer Senior
50 salaries
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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10-14 years
$169K - $197K/yr
Columbia, MD
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$169K - $197K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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4-6 years
$74K - $86K/yr
Indianapolis, IN
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$74K - $86K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$268K - $313K/yr
Redmond, WA
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$268K - $313K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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7-9 years
$112K - $130K/yr
Madison, WI
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$112K - $130K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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7-9 years
$448K - $519K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$448K - $519K/yr
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Senior Software Engineer
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15+ years
$153K - $176K/yr
Irvine, CA
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$153K - $176K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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15+ years
$198K - $229K/yr
Dearborn, MI
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$198K - $229K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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7-9 years
$162K - $188K/yr
San Jose, CA
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$162K - $188K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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15+ years
$166K - $194K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$166K - $194K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$176K - $204K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$176K - $204K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Software Engineer Senior in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $156,343, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $155,733, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $152,797, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $152,692, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $144,745.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Software Engineer is $203,738 per year or $98 per hour, with top earners making up to $302,198 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $168,101 (25th percentile) to $251,560 (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 $251,560 per year, $20,963 per month or $121 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Engineer is $168,101 per year, $14,008 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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