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Senior software engineer salary in Philadelphia, PA, 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Philadelphia, PA?

Average base salary

$137,655
13%
below national average
Average $137,655
Low $95,057
High $199,342

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $137,655 per year in Philadelphia, PA and $8,000 cash bonus per year.55 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 24, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Philadelphia, PA

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Delivery Senior Consultant, So...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Philadelphia, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Expleo Group
 
$239,200per year
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EY
 
$213,850per year
Guidewire
 
$189,200per year
Amazon.com
 
$187,333per year
Capital One
 
$176,846per year
JFC Global
 
$170,000per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Philadelphia, PA

  1. State College, PA
    $205,812 per year
  2. Pittsburgh, PA
    $157,676 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $137,655 per year
  4. Allentown, PA
    $133,235 per year
  5. King of Prussia, PA
    $131,557 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Software Engineer get paid in Philadelphia, PA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

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Average $66,020 per year

Junior Software Engineer

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Average $76,414 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $174,186 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $27.21 per hour