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Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) Salary by Degree/Major Subject

Updated: 11 Jun 2013
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Job: Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE)
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Bachelor's Degree$76,416 - $137,204  
   
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS)$78,773 - $136,422  
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science (CS)$78,297 - $139,689  
Master of Computer Science (MCS), Computer Science (CS)$69,892 - $123,973  
Doctorate (PhD)$60,820 - $167,675  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Electrical Engineering (EE)$100,773 - $151,691  
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Computer Science (CS)$88,437 - $108,000  
Master of Science (MS), Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)$89,528 - $118,273  
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Computer Engineering (CE)$81,313 - $103,792  
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Engineering (CE)$83,676 - $102,589  
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Electrical Engineering (EE)$90,455 - $126,374  
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering (EE)$79,354 - $109,269  
Master of Computer Science (MCS), Computer Science (CS) & Engineering$94,987 - $122,084  
Master of Science (MS), Computer Engineering (CE)$101,167 - $126,181  
Master of Business Administration (MBA)$95,500 - $127,451  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 11 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 325

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