How much does a Senior Software Development Engineer make?
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$154,215
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Software Development Engineer is $154,215 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $132,581 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 $21,635 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. The typical Senior Software Development Engineer salary is $132,581. Salaries can range from $36,908 - $759,167. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Senior Software Development Engineer in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $154,215.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $133,686 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $149,122 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $176,894 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Senior Software Development Engineer?
Some related job titles are Lead Software Development Engineer Salaries with median pay of $184,582, Senior Software Engineer Salaries with median pay of $133,686, Software Engineer III Salaries with median pay of $142,118, Principal Software Engineer Salaries with median pay of $176,894.
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Senior Software Development Engineer$180,845
/yr$92K
$268K
$92,345 - $268,100 Range
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Senior Software Development Engineer Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Senior Software Engineer in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$130,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer with 10 to 14 years of experience
$175,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
$192,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$100,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Sr. Software Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$196,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$194,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer with 7 to 9 years of experience
$153,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer-1 with 1 to 3 years of experience
$174,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer with 4 to 6 years of experience
$200,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Sr. Software Engineer with 10 to 14 years of experience
$8,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Senior Software Engineer with 10 to 14 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Senior Software Engineer
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Frequently asked questions about a Senior Software Development Engineer salaries
The national average salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer is $151,841 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Software Development Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5867 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Software Development Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer in United States is $193,483 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer in United States is $119,161 per year.
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