How much does a Developer Senior make?
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$144,992
/ yrThe 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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For Senior Software Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $150,310 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $169,357 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $210,190 /yr |
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.
Top Paying Companies
For Senior Developer in United States
| 1 | Citadel | $230,556 | |
| 2 | $224,670 | ||
| 3 | Workday | $222,386 | |
| 4 | Bloomberg L.P. | $221,207 | |
| 5 | Salesforce | $218,140 | |
| 6 | Russell Investments | $217,417 | |
| 7 | Microsoft | $203,545 | |
| 8 | SAP | $195,712 | |
| 9 | Oracle | $191,687 | |
| 10 | Neuberger Berman | $191,655 |
For Senior Software Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $150,310 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $169,357 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $210,190 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Developer Senior at different companies?
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$123,254
/ yr
$73
/ hr
$180,757
/ yr
$217,831
/ yr
$240,367
/ yr
$154,658
/ yr
$211,692
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$222,858
/ yr
$155,403
/ yr
$156,215
/ yr
$167,922
/ yr
$227,923
/ yr$222,113
/ yr
$166,682
/ yr
$204,802
/ yr
$196,578
/ yr
$204,528
/ yr
$197,982
/ yr
$218,748
/ yr
$147,633
/ yrDeveloper Senior Salaries
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.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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
For senior developer
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
$175K | $20K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$133K | $500
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$220K | $183K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$120K | $20K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$145K | $8K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$220K | $20K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
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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.
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