How much does a Developer Senior make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$144,992 / yrTotal Pay
$111,287 / yrBase Pay
$33,705 / yrAdditional Pay

$144,992

 / yr
$97K$222K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Developer Senior is $144,992 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $111,287 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $33,705 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Senior Software Engineer

$150,310 /yr
Senior Software Engineer
$169,357 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Senior Developer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Senior Developer in United States. Employers include Citadel, Google and Workday.

1
Citadel
$230,556/yr
2
Google
$224,670/yr
8
SAP
$195,712/yr
9
Oracle
$191,687/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Senior Software Engineer

$150,310 /yr
Senior Software Engineer

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Mastech Digital
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Senior Software DeveloperSee 12,195 salaries from all locations

$123,254

 / yr

$73

 / hr

$180,757

 / yr

$217,831

 / yr

$240,367

 / yr

$154,658

 / yr

$211,692

 / yr

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 / yr

$155,403

 / yr

$156,215

 / yr

$167,922

 / yr

$227,923

 / yr

$222,113

 / yr

$166,682

 / yr

$204,802

 / yr

$196,578

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$197,982

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Top Paying Industries

For a Senior Developer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Developer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $177,240, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $170,533, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $161,812, Financial Services with a median total pay of $160,004, and Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $158,451.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$177,240

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$170,533

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Hotels & Travel AccommodationHotels & Travel Accommodation$161,812

    6% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$160,004

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Personal Consumer ServicesPersonal Consumer Services$158,451

    4% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Senior Developer is SoCalGas.

SoCalGasSoCalGas$177,240/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

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

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Senior Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$155,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$195,000

/yr

$175K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Sr. Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$133,490

/yr

$133K | $500

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$403,000

/yr

$220K | $183K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$140,000

/yr

$120K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Sr. Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$153,000

/yr

$145K | $8K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$240,000

/yr

$220K | $20K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$135,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Senior Software Engineer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Developer Senior pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Developer Senior is $111,287 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Developer Senior salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1030 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Developer Senior employees.

The highest salary for a Developer Senior in United States is $159,976 per year.

The lowest salary for a Developer Senior in United States is $77,417 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Developer Senior or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Developer Senior.