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      How much does Senior Software Engineer Java make?

      Total pay range
      $165K - $268K/yr
      $209K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $124K - $192K/yrBase pay
      $41K - $76K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $165K-$268K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 2025255 Salaries submitted
      Confident

      Recent salaries shared by Senior Software Engineer Java

      30 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $76K/yr
      ($76K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on Oct 24, 2024

      $76K/yr
      $76K • $0
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $214K/yr
      ($214K • $0)
      New York, NY

      submitted on Oct 17, 2024

      $214K/yr
      $214K • $0
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $130K/yr
      ($130K • $0)
      Plano, TX

      submitted on Sep 30, 2024

      $130K/yr
      $130K • $0
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $124K/yr
      ($124K • $0)
      Fountain Valley, CA

      submitted on Sep 12, 2024

      $124K/yr
      $124K • $0
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      7-9 years
      $162K/yr
      ($162K • $0)
      Durham, NC

      submitted on Nov 7, 2023

      $162K/yr
      $162K • $0
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      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $93K - $107K/yr
      Dallas, TX

      submitted on Jun 21, 2023

      $93K - $107K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $146K - $171K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Jun 20, 2023

      $146K - $171K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $133K/yr
      ($133K • $0)
      San Francisco, CA

      submitted on Apr 28, 2023

      $133K/yr
      $133K • $0
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $142K - $165K/yr
      Fort Lauderdale, FL

      submitted on Apr 20, 2023

      $142K - $165K/yr
      Senior Java Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $105K - $122K/yr
      Elk Mound, WI

      submitted on Mar 29, 2023

      $105K - $122K/yr
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      Frequently asked questions about Senior Java Software Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $208,588 per year or $100 per hour, with top earners making up to $333,004 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $164,743 (25th percentile) to $267,987 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 255 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Java Software Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $267,987 per year, $22,332 per month or $129 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Senior Java Software Engineer is $164,743 per year, $13,729 per month or $79 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Senior Java Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,401 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,058 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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      What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Total pay trajectory

      Senior Software Engineer
      $166K–$263K/yr
      Software Engineer Manager
      $184K–$289K/yr
      Principal Software Engineer
      $228K–$367K/yr

      Popular companies for Senior Software Engineer Javas

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      $129K Median
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