GitLab employees working as Senior Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Senior Software Engineer professionals at GitLab worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,161 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,633 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Engineer at GitLab is $208,072 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $323,789 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,892 (25th percentile) and $263,720 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by GitLab Senior Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $127 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,908 and $21,977 monthly.