Senior Software Engineer Salary
technology · United States · 2025
National Median
$165,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$110k
Entry level
P25
$135k
Junior
P50
$165k
Median
P75
$200k
Senior
P90
$245k
Top earner
P10
$110,000
P50
$165,000
P90
$245,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $202,500 | $247,500 | $300,000 |
| New York, NY | $182,250 | $222,750 | $270,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $175,500 | $214,500 | $260,000 |
| Boston, MA | $168,750 | $206,250 | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $162,000 | $198,000 | $240,000 |
| Austin, TX | $148,500 | $181,500 | $220,000 |
| Denver, CO | $148,500 | $181,500 | $220,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $141,750 | $173,250 | $210,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $135,000 | $165,000 | $200,000 |
| Miami, FL | $128,250 | $156,750 | $190,000 |
H-1B Average Wage
$161,700
DOL prevailing wage reference for Senior Software Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$110,000 – $245,000
Interquartile Range$135,000 – $200,000
Top City (SF)$247,500
Industrytechnology
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Senior Software Engineer market data
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Market Median: $165,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$85,000
(+106.3%)
Target
$165,000
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