$114,514
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$81k
MEDIAN
$115k
90%
$153k
The average salary for a Senior Software Engineer is $114,514
Base Salary
$81k - $153k
Bonus
$5k - $16k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $4k
Total Pay
$83k - $164k
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What Do Senior Software Engineers Do?
Senior Software Engineer Tasks
- Test and document software for client applications.
- Guide and review work of junior engineers.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and help manage project priorities and timelines.
- Write, modify, and debug software for client applications.
- Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
93.8%
Female
6.3%
This data is based on 32 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
91%
Dental
86%
Vision
77%
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