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Senior software engineer salary in Boston, MA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$162,946
same
as national average
Average $162,946
Low $116,236
High $228,424

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $162,946 per year in Boston, MA and $8,000 cash bonus per year.1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Boston, MA

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Software Engineer II
Chewy2.8out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$115,000 - $183,500 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Amazon Stores
 
$262,500per year
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Zoox
 
$256,500per year
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Roku
 
$224,533per year
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Oscar Health
 
$208,708per year
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General Atomics
 
$207,320per year
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Datadog
 
$206,471per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Boston, MA

  1. Medford, MA
    $173,643 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $162,946 per year
  3. Natick, MA
    $161,501 per year
  4. Waltham, MA
    $148,266 per year
  5. Cambridge, MA
    $147,421 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Software Engineer get paid in Boston, MA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

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Average $55,325 per year

Junior Software Engineer

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Average $91,750 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $195,002 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $162,946 per year

Software Engineer

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Average $142,075 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $30.67 per hour