Senior reliability engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Senior Reliability Engineer is $144,501 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 622 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Senior Reliability Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $97,350 and a high of $214,488 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 $194,641 per year, San Francisco, CA at $175,707 per year, and San Jose, CA at $162,048 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Reliability Engineer include McMaster-Carr Supply Company ($377,000 per year) and Five9 ($292,100 per year).