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Senior software engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$158,308
same
as national average
Average $158,308
Low $106,991
High $234,238

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $158,308 per year in Pittsburgh, PA and $8,000 cash bonus per year.122 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Pittsburgh, PA

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Senior Software Engineer
United Concordia Dental3.4out of 5 stars.
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ICONMA, LLC.
 
$220,407per year
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Tailored Management
 
$204,360per year
Argo AI
 
$190,324per year
Duolingo
 
$180,539per year
Motional
 
$180,237per year
Amazon.com
 
$179,500per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Pittsburgh, PA

  1. State College, PA
    $205,812 per year
  2. Pittsburgh, PA
    $158,308 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $138,097 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 Pittsburgh, PA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $61,065 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,333 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $213,012 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $37.29 per hour