Senior Software Engineers information
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$75.5K - $86.1K
1% of jobs
$86.1K - $96.7K
2% of jobs
$96.7K - $107.3K
7% of jobs
$107.3K - $117.9K
9% of jobs
$122.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$117.9K - $128.5K
13% of jobs
$128.5K - $139K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $140.5K / yr.
$139K - $149.6K
16% of jobs
$158.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$149.6K - $160.2K
14% of jobs
$160.2K - $170.8K
11% of jobs
$170.8K - $181.4K
8% of jobs
$181.4K - $192K
3% of jobs
How much do senior software engineers jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior software engineers in the United States is $143,292.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $161,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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What states have the most Senior Software Engineers jobs?
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What are the most commonly searched types of Software Engineers jobs?
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