Senior Computer Engineer Salary in the United States

Senior Computer Engineer Salary

How much does a Senior Computer Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Computer Engineer in the United States is $143,521. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,717 to $156,078, with most professionals earning between $122,880 and $167,511.

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10th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $122,880 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $132,717 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $143,521 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $156,078 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $167,511 US April 01, 2025
25% $132,717 10% $122,880 90% $167,511 75% $156,078 $143,521 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Computer Engineer ?

A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, software practitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs. Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Computer Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Senior Computer Engineer ranges from $132,717 to $156,078 with the average base salary of $143,521. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $132,717 to $156,078 with the average total cash compensation of $143,521.
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