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 Sr 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
Sr. Engineer
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15+ years
$104K - $120K/yr
Bethlehem, PA
submitted on Jul 22, 2026
$104K - $120K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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15+ years
$168K - $195K/yr
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Jul 21, 2026
$168K - $195K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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7-9 years
$180K - $211K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$180K - $211K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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4-6 years
$111K - $129K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Jul 20, 2026
$111K - $129K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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10-14 years
$97K - $113K/yr
Rochester, NY
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$97K - $113K/yr
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Sr. Engineer
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10-14 years
$132K - $154K/yr
Superior Township, MI
submitted on Jul 17, 2026
$132K - $154K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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7-9 years
$107K - $124K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Jul 11, 2026
$107K - $124K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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15+ years
$165K - $192K/yr
Tustin, CA
submitted on Jul 8, 2026
$165K - $192K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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15+ years
$125K - $145K/yr
Milford, MA
submitted on Jul 8, 2026
$125K - $145K/yr
Sr. Engineer
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4-6 years
$114K - $132K/yr
Indianapolis, IN
submitted on Jul 7, 2026
$114K - $132K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Sr Engineer in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $172,403, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $158,557, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $158,240, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $150,533, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $145,058.
Telecommunications
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Sr Engineer is T-Mobile.
Frequently asked questions about Sr. Engineer salaries
The average salary for Sr. Engineer is $171,485 per year or $82 per hour, with top earners making up to $269,587 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $136,563 (25th percentile) to $218,468 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3203 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sr. Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Sr. Engineer is $218,468 per year, $18,206 per month or $105 per hour.
The lowest salary for Sr. Engineer is $136,563 per year, $11,380 per month or $66 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Sr. Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,326 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.