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How much does Senior Development Engineer make?
Total pay range
$171K - $263K/yr
$210K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$128K - $184K/yrBase pay
$42K - $79K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Development Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $188,201, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $168,403, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $168,029, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $162,719, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $148,261.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Development Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Development Engineer is $210,071 per year or $101 per hour, with top earners making up to $319,962 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $170,515 (25th percentile) to $263,137 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 698 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Development Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Development Engineer is $263,137 per year, $21,928 per month or $127 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Development Engineer is $170,515 per year, $14,210 per month or $82 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Development Engineer
50 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 Development Engineer
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4-6 years
$101K/yr
($97K • $4K)
Warsaw, IN
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$101K/yr
$97K • $4K
Senior Development Engineer
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4-6 years
$113K/yr
($103K • $10K)
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$113K/yr
$103K • $10K
Senior Development Engineer
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15+ years
$130K/yr
($121K • $9K)
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$130K/yr
$121K • $9K
Senior Development Engineer
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1-3 years
$74K - $86K/yr
Blue Bell, PA
submitted on May 21, 2024
$74K - $86K/yr
Senior Development Engineer
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4-6 years
$88K - $102K/yr
Warsaw, IN
submitted on May 17, 2024
$88K - $102K/yr
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Senior Development Engineer
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4-6 years
$119K/yr
($114K • $5K)
Detroit, MI
submitted on May 16, 2024
$119K/yr
$114K • $5K
Senior Development Engineer
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1-3 years
$92K - $106K/yr
Durham, NC
submitted on May 14, 2024
$92K - $106K/yr
Senior Development Engineer
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15+ years
$208K/yr
($208K • $0)
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on May 12, 2024
$208K/yr
$208K • $0
Senior Development Engineer
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15+ years
$85K - $99K/yr
Elyria, OH
submitted on Apr 7, 2024
$85K - $99K/yr
Senior Development Engineer
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1-3 years
$122K/yr
($122K • $0)
Lockport, IL
submitted on Feb 27, 2024
$122K/yr
$122K • $0
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