Senior reliability engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Senior Reliability Engineer is $141,418 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 531 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Senior Reliability Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $96,799 and a high of $206,603 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Reliability Engineer include Costa Mesa, CA at $194,743 per year, San Francisco, CA at $170,243 per year, and San Jose, CA at $161,244 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Reliability Engineer include Five9 ($292,100 per year) and Arm ($238,000 per year).