Occupation salary
Senior Software Engineer Salary
Senior Software Engineer careers, salary ranges across the US and Canada, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$120,000
Entry-level baseline
National median
$175,000
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$280,000
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Senior Software Engineer
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $224,400 | $327,300 | $523,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $211,200 | $308,000 | $492,800 |
| Toronto, ON | 135 | $162,000 | $236,300 | $378,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $128,400 | $187,300 | $299,600 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $115,200 | $168,000 | $268,800 |
| Montreal, QC | 98 | $117,600 | $171,500 | $274,400 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $124,800 | $182,000 | $291,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $121,200 | $176,800 | $282,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $108,000 | $157,500 | $252,000 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $192,000 | $280,000 | $448,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $123,600 | $180,300 | $288,400 |
| Calgary, AB | 107 | $128,400 | $187,300 | $299,600 |
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