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$131,295
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Developer Senior is $131,295 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $110,499 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 $20,795 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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What is the total pay trajectory for Senior Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $148,796 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $167,025 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $207,860 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Developer Senior in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Developer Senior in United States. Employers include Workday, SAP and Atlassian.
Top Paying Companies
For Developer Senior in United States
| 1 | Workday | $209,877 | |
| 2 | SAP | $197,726 | |
| 3 | Atlassian | $191,328 | |
| 4 | Intercontinental Exchange | $185,383 | |
| 5 | SAP Concur | $176,624 | |
| 6 | Umbrella Corporation | $175,622 | |
| 7 | OAKSTON Technologies | $170,481 | |
| 8 | PIMCO | $168,817 | |
| 9 | Delta Air Lines | $167,890 | |
| 10 | Elevance Health | $165,330 |
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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.
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Developer Senior pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Developer Senior is $110,499 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Developer Senior salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1029 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Developer Senior employees.
The highest salary for a Developer Senior in United States is $167,603 per year.
The lowest salary for a Developer Senior in United States is $72,852 per year.
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