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Senior software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Senior software engineer salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Senior software engineer make in United States of America?
$120,000/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Senior software engineer in United States of America is $120,000 per year or $60.73 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $99,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $152,930 per year.
Median$120,000
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Low$99,500
High$152,930
Senior software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America
California$135,411
Maryland$132,150
Washington$130,202
Virginia$130,090
New York$121,044
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Senior Software Engineer

Forterra Inc.Clarksburg, MD, United States
Full-time

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world.Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focuse... Show more

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Senior Software Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.McLean, VA, United States
Full-time

The Senior Software Engineer will serve as a senior member of the software development team, responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-level applications.This r... Show more

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Senior Software Engineer

SercoHerndon, VA, United States
Full-time

Position Description & Qualifications.If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy and Commercial Customers - Serco has a great opportunity for you!.Serco is looking for... Show more

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Senior Software Engineer

Leidos IncGaithersburg, MD, United States
Full-time

Leidos Intelligence Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defens... Show more

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