Salary of Senior Software Engineer in United States 2026
How much does a Senior Software Engineer earn?
$165,727
/ Annual
Based on 1051 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
$100,000 Average salary
$165,727 Maximum
$250,000
Salary data updated: April 2026
Salary distribution
Based on 496 job listings with salary
Salary by city
| City | Median / Annual | Listings | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Junction | $215,000 | 7 | +30.1% |
| New York | $190,000 | 13 | +15% |
| New York City | $187,500 | 8 | +13.5% |
| San Francisco | $185,000 | 25 | +12% |
| Los Angeles | $184,450 | 6 | +11.7% |
| Columbia | $184,325 | 7 | +11.6% |
| Redmond | $177,250 | 35 | +7.3% |
| Mountain View | $177,250 | 5 | +7.3% |
| Bellevue | $177,000 | 9 | +7.1% |
| Sunnyvale | $175,500 | 9 | +6.2% |
Salary of Senior Software Engineer in United States
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Senior Software Engineer
Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 months ago
, United States Mercury Insurance Services, LLC Remote Full-time $92,154 - $174,681Overview Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most...
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Senior Software Engineer
Found at: Fantastic ATS - 5 days ago
Santa Cruz, California, United States Joby Aviation Full-time $117,700 - $193,900Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow...
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Senior Software Engineer
Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 days ago
, United States Cotiviti Remote Full-time $105,000 - $145,000Overview We are looking to hire Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack to support CCCR (Cross Claim Clinical Review) as...
Salaries in United States {year}
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner Operators - Solo/Teams - Sign-On Bonus | $414,381 | View listings |
| Dentist | $252,386 | View listings |
| Senior Software Engineer | $165,727 | View listings |
| Senior Account Executive | $148,614 | View listings |
| Senior Project Manager | $138,961 | View listings |
| Software Engineer | $135,576 | View listings |
| Optometrist | $135,134 | View listings |
| Controller | $132,458 | View listings |
| Veterinarian | $131,460 | View listings |
| Pharmacist | $130,835 | View listings |
FAQ - Senior Software Engineer
Data updated: April 2026
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Methodology
- Sample: 496 job listings with published salary
- Calculation: P10, P25, P50 (median), P75, P90 percentiles from salary ranges
- Outliers removed: salaries below P1 and above P99
- City data: minimum 5 listings for inclusion