The salary trajectory of a Senior Sensor Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,362 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,731 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Sensor Engineer at Detector Electronics is $141,490 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $217,177 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,969 (25th percentile) and $177,842 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Detector Electronics Senior Sensor Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Sensor Engineer professionals typically earn between $55 and $86 per hour.
Senior Sensor Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,497 and $14,820 monthly.