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Senior programmer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$117,060
Average $117,060
Low $68,315
High $200,586

The average salary for a senior programmer is $117,060 per year in the United States. 518 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Senior Programmer job openings in United States

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Analyst Programmer III
State of Alaska3.9out of 5 stars.
Juneau, AK
$6,081.60 a month
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Programmer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Snelling
 
$240,240per year
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Epic Games
 
$234,322per year
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USEReady
 
$187,200per year
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Actalent
 
$184,662per year
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Astyra Corporation
 
$178,880per year
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IT-SCIENT
 
$176,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Programmers near United States

  1. Globe, AZ
    $227,908 per year
  2. Bellevue, WA
    $222,679 per year
  3. Morrisville, NC
    $129,394 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $107,817 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $98,426 per year

Where can a Senior Programmer earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Programmers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Senior Programmer get paid in United States?

Programmer

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Average $36.95 per hour

Senior Programmer

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Average $117,060 per year