CNN employees working as Senior Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Software Engineer professionals at CNN worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,397 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,600 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Engineer at CNN is $208,750 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $324,733 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $167,472 (25th percentile) and $264,531 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by CNN Senior Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $81 and $127 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,956 and $22,044 monthly.