Senior Software Engineer salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$150,790
$21,657
Additional Cash Compensation
$172,447
Total Compensation
Median: 145,000
Min: $75K
Max: $366K

How Much Does a Senior Software Engineer Make in US?

The average salary for a Senior Software Engineer in US is $150,790. The average additional cash compensation for a Senior Software Engineer in US is $21,657. The average total compensation for a Senior Software Engineer in US is $172,447. Senior Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Senior Software Engineer employees in US.

Senior Software Engineer
Account Executive Account Manager Accountant Analytics Manager Android Developer Art Director Associate Product Manager Automation Engineer Brand Manager Budget Analyst Business Analyst Business Development Manager Business Development Representative Business Intelligence Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Business Intelligence Manager CCO (Chief Creative Officer) CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Chief Information Officer Chief People Officer CIO (Chief Information Officer) Client Success Manager CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) Community Manager Content Manager Content Marketing Manager Content Strategist Controller COO (Chief Operating Officer) Copywriter CPO (Chief Product Officer) Creative Chief Officer Creative Director CRO (Chief Revenue Officer) CTO (Chief Technology Officer) Customer Support Manager Customer Support Rep Data Analyst Data Architect Data Engineer Data Engineering Manager Data Scientist Database Administrator Design Director Desktop Support DevOps Engineer Digital Marketing Manager Director of Analytics Director of Customer Success Director of Marketing Director of Operations Director of Product Management Director of Product Marketing Director of Software Engineering Editor Email Marketing Manager Engineering Manager Event Planner Finance Director Financial Analyst Front End Developer Game Developer Hardware Engineer HR Coordinator HR Director HR Manager HR Specialist Implementation Manager Implementation Specialist Inside Sales Manager Inside Sales Representative iOS Developer Junior Business Analyst Junior Data Analyst Junior Data Scientist Junior Software Engineer Lead Software Engineer Machine Learning Engineer Marketing Associate Marketing Coordinator Marketing Manager Marketing Operations Manager Office Manager Operations Associate Operations Manager Principal Software Engineer Product Analyst Product Designer Product Manager Product Marketing Manager Product Owner Project Coordinator Project Manager Public Relations Manager Public Relations Specialist QA Analyst QA Engineer QA Manager Recruiter Sales Development Representative Sales Director Sales Engineer Sales Manager Sales Operations Analyst Sales Operations Manager Salesforce Developer Scrum Master Security Engineer Senior Accountant Senior Business Analyst Senior Data Analyst Senior Data Engineer Senior Data Scientist Senior Financial Analyst Senior Marketing Manager Senior Product Manager Senior Product Marketing Manager Senior Project Manager Senior Recruiter Senior Software Engineer Senior Technical Writer Senior UI Designer Senior UX Designer SEO Manager SEO Specialist Site Reliability Engineer Social Media Manager Software Engineer Software Test Engineer Systems Engineer Technical Product Manager Technical Project Manager Technical Recruiter Technical Support Technical Writer UI Designer UX Designer UX Researcher Vice President of Care Vice President of Engineering Vice President of Finance Vice President of Human Resources Vice President of Marketing Vice President of Operations Vice President of People Vice President of Product Vice President of Sales Vice President of Talent Acquisition Visual Designer

Senior Software Engineer jobs in US

Sr. Software Engineer

Santa Monica
1 week ago
$129,560 - $199,870
Annually
We are seeking a motivated and experienced senior engineer to help develop and maintain Disney's systems and products.. As an engineer on this team, you will work with a team of peers to design, build, and manage scalable distributed systems & applied algorithms that power consumer facing and/or internal systems. This team has an enormous impact on millions of users. As a senior engineer, you will be asked to provide technical leadership in

Sr Software Engineer, Supply Chain

Orlando, FL
1 week ago
"We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives

Sr Software Engineer - Online Commerce Platform

Greater LA Area
1 week ago
$136,038 - $182,490
Annually
We are a group of technologists who love to work on the latest technology to build new features and improve existing components of Disney's eCommerce Platform specializing in Ti cketing Products. We also take pride in building the next generation of eCommerce products for various business units within the Walt Disney Company. RESPONSIBILITIES High enthusiasm, integrity, ingenuity, results-orientation, self-motivation, and resourcefulness in a

Senior Software Engineer

Orlando, FL
1 week ago
"We Power the Magic!" That's our motto at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company's premier vacation brands including Disney's Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives

Senior Software Engineer

Orlando, FL
1 month ago
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for building outstanding products and a desire to improve the way Walt Disney Company connects with its guests. We are a fast paced group tasked with delivering cross-platform integrated Disney experiences that will define the interactions of children and families online and change the way our customers experience our digital and physical assets. Our group

Senior Software Engineer in Test (QAE)

New York City, NY
1 week ago
$107,256 - $165,440
Annually
The Disney team is seeking a Sr. Software Development in Test Engineer to join our team to build test automation and processes to ensure the quality of our systems. When our systems work properly, they are able to reliably deliver relevant ads to all of our viewers; driving higher revenue for our business and helping our customers to discover brands and products that are relevant to their interests. Defects in our ad systems can negatively impact

Sr. Software Engineer

New York City, NY
2 days ago
$110,000 - $155,000
Annually
Company DescriptionNBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate

Sr. Software Engineer

Boston, MA
3 days ago
Group Description At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We're the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle. We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we're more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded

Sr. Software Engineer, iOS

Boston, MA
5 days ago
$161,900 - $184,800
Annually
114 5th Ave (22114), United States of America, New York, New YorkSr. Software Engineer, iOSDo you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products? We experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies, engineer breakthrough customer experiences, and bring simplicity and humanity to banking. We make a difference for 65 million customers. Do you love building and pioneering in

Sr. Software Engineer, iOS

Richmond, VA
5 days ago
$161,900 - $184,800
Annually
114 5th Ave (22114), United States of America, New York, New YorkSr. Software Engineer, iOSDo you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products? We experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies, engineer breakthrough customer experiences, and bring simplicity and humanity to banking. We make a difference for 65 million customers. Do you love building and pioneering in

Sr. Software Engineer, iOS

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
5 days ago
$161,900 - $184,800
Annually
114 5th Ave (22114), United States of America, New York, New YorkSr. Software Engineer, iOSDo you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products? We experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies, engineer breakthrough customer experiences, and bring simplicity and humanity to banking. We make a difference for 65 million customers. Do you love building and pioneering in

Sr. Software Engineer, iOS

Washington DC
4 days ago
$161,900 - $184,800
Annually
114 5th Ave (22114), United States of America, New York, New YorkSr. Software Engineer, iOSDo you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products? We experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies, engineer breakthrough customer experiences, and bring simplicity and humanity to banking. We make a difference for 65 million customers. Do you love building and pioneering in

Senior Software Engineer Salary ranges

The most common Senior Software Engineer salary in US is between $140k - $150k.

Average Senior Software Engineer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Senior Software Engineer make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $149,409 on average.

Senior Software Engineer Salary by gender

The average Senior Software Engineer salary for women is $144,756 and the average Senior Software Engineer salary for men is $145,871.

Senior Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $147,115. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $137,850.

Average Dev + Engineer salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Implementation Specialist$79,061
Min: $38K
Max: $235K
QA Analyst$84,136
Min: $42K
Max: $175K
Junior Software Engineer$90,242
Min: $42K
Max: $165K
QA Engineer$98,367
Min: $40K
Max: $210K
Software Test Engineer$100,557
Min: $55K
Max: $175K
Front End Developer$109,064
Min: $37K
Max: $330K
Android Developer$111,527
Min: $60K
Max: $310K
Automation Engineer$111,668
Min: $57K
Max: $240K
Salesforce Developer$113,227
Min: $55K
Max: $221K
Game Developer$116,715
Min: $65K
Max: $214K
iOS Developer$118,440
Min: $52K
Max: $391K
Systems Engineer$123,246
Min: $65K
Max: $221K
Data Engineer$124,208
Min: $55K
Max: $275K
Sales Engineer$125,442
Min: $55K
Max: $305K
Security Engineer$126,808
Min: $61K
Max: $280K
Site Reliability Engineer$129,322
Min: $70K
Max: $300K
QA Manager$131,198
Min: $78K
Max: $260K
Database Administrator$131,342
Min: $70K
Max: $260K
DevOps Engineer$133,099
Min: $73K
Max: $325K
Hardware Engineer$135,657
Min: $76K
Max: $253K
Senior Data Engineer$136,631
Min: $90K
Max: $254K
Software Engineer$141,230
Min: $65K
Max: $325K
Data Architect$145,230
Min: $70K
Max: $279K
Senior Software Engineer$150,790
Min: $75K
Max: $366K
Lead Software Engineer$152,659
Min: $44K
Max: $450K
Machine Learning Engineer$153,151
Min: $87K
Max: $278K
Data Engineering Manager$162,386
Min: $110K
Max: $279K
Engineering Manager$168,071
Min: $77K
Max: $531K
Principal Software Engineer$168,685
Min: $86K
Max: $375K
Director of Software Engineering$191,901
Min: $111K
Max: $420K
Vice President of Engineering$221,799
Min: $144K
Max: $500K
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)$222,147
Min: $80K
Max: $575K
CIO (Chief Information Officer)$226,467
Min: $96K
Max: $400K

Skills that affect Senior Software Engineer salaries in US

1
Java
5% have this skill
2
Javascript
5% have this skill
3
.NET
3% have this skill
4
Python
2% have this skill
5
SQL
1% have this skill
6
Front-end
1% have this skill

Recent Senior Software Engineer salaries in US

$195,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer II reported a yearly salary of $195,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $150,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Other
1-10 Employees
Portland, OR
$141,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $141,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$194,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $194,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Seattle, WA
$120,093
Yearly Salary
A ENGR SR SOFTWARE DEVT reported a yearly salary of $120,093 with +$9,011 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Pittsburgh, PA
$182,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $182,000 with +$18,200 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
San Francisco, CA
$175,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $175,000
51-200 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$12,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
$129,221
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $129,221 with +$12,922 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago, IL
$180,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $180,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Washington DC

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

What does a senior software engineer do?

A.
A senior software engineer oversees a team of engineers as they navigate the software development lifecycle.
Q.

How to become a senior software engineer?

A.
A senior software engineer often has both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a field like computer science. This position commonly requires six or more years of experience, but some organizations can require upwards of 10 years of experience for their senior software engineers.
Q.

How much does a senior software engineer make?

A.
The salary range for a senior software engineer is $75K-$366K.
Salaries//Dev + Engineer//Senior Software Engineer