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Senior Software Engineer yearly salaries in the United States at Indeed

Job Title
Senior Software Engineer
Location
United States
Average salary
$157,495
9%
Above national average
Average $157,495
Low $79,000
High $240,000

Salary estimated from 11 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Senior Software Engineer in Indeed

July 28, 2025

Pool direction in the upper levels

I loved the people and the benefits. I think we built some really great software. The problem was the direction of the overall products.Maybe it's better and more focused now, but when I left there was still this feeling that a lot of duplicate work was ongoing and no one was really sure what to prioritize.
November 1, 2024

Great company mission and people, not a clear product vision

Work is generally low-stress . The workplace culture is very weighted toward not burning out (people do not work late / weekends, and are actively discouraged from doing so). The pay and benefits aren't the highest in the industry but the trade-off is a more pleasant workplace environment. In the last...Show more
April 16, 2023

Nice company, benefits, dull work

The company gives good pay, and great benefits. As a software engineer there is a large legacy of old systems that take a while to get up to speed. Ultimately the team I ended up with sounded interesting, but is not. 6 Months of maintenance work on old systems. Surprise layoffs after great results...Show more
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How much does a Senior Software Engineer make at Indeed in the United States?

Average Indeed Senior Software Engineer yearly pay in the United States is approximately $157,495, which is 9% above the national average.

Salary estimated from 11 past and present job postings on Indeed.

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