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Senior developer salary in United States

How much does a Senior Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$120,200
Average $120,200
Low $78,639
High $183,726

The average salary for a senior developer is $120,200 per year in the United States and $3,350 cash bonus per year.2.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Senior Developer job openings in United States

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Engineer III
BrandSafway3.4out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$110,000 - $135,000 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Roblox
 
$482,100per year
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Expedia Group
 
$332,250per year
CRUSOE
 
$288,000per year
DoorDash
 
$285,600per year
David's Bridal
 
$269,360per year
Cox Fleet (Part of Cox Enterpr...
 
$263,500per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Developers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $152,003 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $136,922 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $132,262 per year
  4. Fort Mill, SC
    $120,548 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $117,052 per year

Where can a Senior Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Developers in different locations
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