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Senior software engineer salary in Atlanta, GA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$138,183
13%
below national average
Average $138,183
Low $98,938
High $192,994

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $138,183 per year in Atlanta, GA and $8,000 cash bonus per year.464 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Delivery Senior Consultant, So...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ascendo Resources
 
$350,000per year
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JobsRUS
 
$205,920per year
Coinbase
 
$202,483per year
Happy Returns, Inc.
 
$197,500per year
MongoDB
 
$196,250per year
Crowe LLP
 
$193,775per year

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Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Suwanee, GA
    $142,842 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $138,183 per year
  3. Marietta, GA
    $131,261 per year
  4. Duluth, GA
    $125,486 per year
  5. Roswell, GA
    $125,045 per year

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