Hourly Wage for Senior Software Support Engineer Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Senior Software Support Engineer?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Senior Software Support Engineer in the United States is $54, which translates to an annual salary of about $113,200.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50 to $60 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47 per hour

10% $47

50% (Median) $54

90% $64

Senior Software Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,000	$10,333	$2,385	$60
Average	$113,200	$9,433	$2,177	$54
25th Percentile	$104,800	$8,733	$2,015	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Software Support Engineer Salaries

A Senior Software Support Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Senior Software Support Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Software Support Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $125,400.
California: $124,900.
Massachusetts: $123,200.

District of Columbia $125,400 California $124,900 Massachusetts $123,200 Washington $122,800 New Jersey $122,700 Alaska $122,600 Connecticut $121,000 New York $120,400

Hawaii $118,400 Rhode Island $117,400 Maryland $116,800 Minnesota $115,900 Colorado $115,500 Illinois $115,400 Oregon $115,000 Delaware $114,700

New Hampshire $114,500 Virginia $114,000 Pennsylvania $112,700 Nevada $112,100 North Dakota $111,900 Michigan $111,500 Wisconsin $111,400 Vermont $111,200

Texas $110,500 Arizona $110,400 Maine $110,400 Ohio $110,300 Georgia $109,200 Indiana $108,700 Wyoming $108,600 Utah $108,500

Iowa $108,400 Kansas $107,800 Louisiana $107,700 North Carolina $107,600 Missouri $107,600 Florida $107,200 Montana $106,900 Nebraska $106,700

Kentucky $106,600 South Carolina $106,100 Tennessee $105,800 Idaho $105,700 New Mexico $104,900 Oklahoma $104,700 Alabama $104,000 South Dakota $102,900

Arkansas $102,300 West Virginia $102,000 Mississippi $101,000

Top Paying Cities for Senior Software Support Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $142,800
San Francisco: $141,300
Oakland: $138,300

San Jose, CA $142,800

San Francisco, CA $141,300

Oakland, CA $138,300

New York, NY $130,400

Paramus, NJ $128,800

Queens Village, NY $128,800

Passaic, NJ $128,700

Bergenfield, NJ $128,700

Huntington, NY $128,400

Stamford, CT $128,400

Newark, NJ $127,500

Bridgeport, CT $127,300

Vallejo, CA $127,100

New Brunswick, NJ $127,000

Petaluma, CA $127,000

Middlesex, NJ $126,800

Somerset, NJ $126,700

Santa Cruz, CA $126,500

Boston, MA $125,800

Monterey, CA $125,400

Seattle, WA $125,200

Santa Rosa, CA $125,200

Los Angeles, CA $125,100

Juneau, AK $124,800

Washington, DC $124,700

Orange, CA $124,300

Santa Ana, CA $124,000

Anaheim, CA $123,900

Long Beach, CA $123,900

Anchorage, AK $123,800

Santa Maria, CA $123,500

Everett, WA $123,400

Danbury, CT $123,100

Bremerton, WA $122,900

Sacramento, CA $122,500

Tacoma, WA $122,500

New Suffolk, NY $122,500

Santa Barbara, CA $122,300

Trenton, NJ $122,200

San Diego, CA $122,200

Brockton, MA $122,100

Fairbanks, AK $121,800

Lompoc, CA $121,500

Lowell, MA $121,400

Ventura, CA $121,400

Nashua, NH $121,400

Stockton, CA $121,400

Modesto, CA $120,500

Poughkeepsie, NY $120,300

Olympia, WA $120,100

Kennewick, WA $120,100

New Haven, CT $120,000

Lawrence, MA $119,600

Hartford, CT $119,500

Riverside, CA $119,500

New Bedford, MA $119,400

Richland, WA $119,400

Atlantic City, NJ $119,200

San Bernardino, CA $119,200

Bakersfield, CA $119,200

New Britain, CT $119,200

New London, CT $119,100

Norwich, CT $119,100

Portsmouth, NH $119,100

Boulder, CO $118,800

Portland, OR $118,700

Worcester, MA $118,600

Minneapolis, MN $118,300

Philadelphia, PA $118,100

Honolulu, HI $117,800

Saint Paul, MN $117,700

Vineland, NJ $117,700

Providence, RI $117,400

Chicago, IL $117,000

Bellingham, WA $116,900

Springfield, MA $116,800

Baltimore, MD $116,800

Chico, CA $116,500

Pittsfield, MA $116,200

Manchester, NH $116,000

Spokane, WA $115,500

Denver, CO $115,500

Albany, NY $114,900

Troy, NY $114,900

Nassau, NY $114,800

Schenectady, NY $114,600

Wilmington, DE $114,600

Burlington, VT $114,400

Salem, OR $114,300

Portland, ME $114,000

Yakima, WA $113,900

Rochester, MN $113,500

Reno, NV $113,500

Fresno, CA $113,500

Milwaukee, WI $113,400

Detroit, MI $113,300

Ann Arbor, MI $113,200

Allentown, PA $113,200

Carson City, NV $113,000

Syracuse, NY $113,000

Colorado Springs, CO $113,000

Houston, TX $112,800

Eugene, OR $112,800

Gary, IN $112,600

Springfield, OR $112,500

Bismarck, ND $112,500

Galveston, TX $112,400

Medford, OR $112,300

Concord, NH $112,200

Fort Collins, CO $112,200

Austin, TX $112,100

Mesa, AZ $111,900

Reading, PA $111,900

Phoenix, AZ $111,900

Dallas, TX $111,800

Saint Cloud, MN $111,700

Madison, WI $111,600

Utica, NY $111,300

Raleigh, NC $111,100

Des Moines, IA $111,100

Rochester, NY $111,100

Atlanta, GA $110,900

Battle Creek, MI $110,900

Salt Lake City, UT $110,800

Lancaster, PA $110,700

Harrisburg, PA $110,500

Champaign, IL $110,400

Fort Worth, TX $110,400

Kansas City, MO $110,400

Kansas City, KS $110,400

Columbus, OH $110,300

Boca Raton, FL $110,300

Pittsburgh, PA $110,300

Richmond, VA $110,200

Indianapolis, IN $110,200

Cleveland, OH $110,200

Cincinnati, OH $110,000

Las Vegas, NV $110,000

Petersburg, VA $109,900

Huntsville, AL $109,700

Lansing, MI $109,600

Lebanon, PA $109,600

Pueblo, CO $109,600

Appleton, WI $109,600

Buffalo, NY $109,500

Dayton, OH $109,500

Racine, WI $109,500

Charlotte, NC $109,500

Elkhart, IN $109,400

York, PA $109,400

Saint Louis, MO $109,400

Gastonia, NC $109,300

Billings, MT $109,300

Beaumont, TX $109,300

Lorain, OH $109,300

Benton Harbor, MI $109,200

Toledo, OH $109,200

Binghamton, NY $109,200

Rockford, IL $109,100

Rock Hill, SC $109,100

Springfield, IL $109,000

Elyria, OH $109,000

Fargo, ND $109,000

Flagstaff, AZ $108,900

Fort Lauderdale, FL $108,900

Duluth, MN $108,800

Miami, FL $108,800

Cheyenne, WY $108,700

Grand Forks, ND $108,700

Bangor, ME $108,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $108,400

Durham, NC $108,300

Louisville, KY $108,300

Grand Rapids, MI $108,300

Hialeah, FL $108,300

Casper, WY $108,100

Scranton, PA $108,000

Virginia Beach, VA $107,900

Akron, OH $107,900

New Orleans, LA $107,900

Peoria, IL $107,700

Sarasota, FL $107,700

Nashville, TN $107,600

Omaha, NE $107,600

Green Bay, WI $107,600

Baton Rouge, LA $107,600

Jamestown, NY $107,500

Charleston, SC $107,500

Davenport, IA $107,500

Saint Petersburg, FL $107,400

Tucson, AZ $107,400

Tampa, FL $107,300

Evansville, IN $107,300

Port Arthur, TX $107,300

Bradenton, FL $107,200

Santa Fe, NM $107,000

Orlando, FL $106,800

Clearwater, FL $106,800

Newport News, VA $106,500

Albuquerque, NM $106,500

La Crosse, WI $106,500

Canton, OH $106,500

High Point, NC $106,400

Ogden, UT $106,400

Corpus Christi, TX $106,300

Norfolk, VA $106,200

Laramie, WY $106,200

Rock Island, IL $106,200

Boise, ID $106,100

Salisbury, NC $106,100

Jacksonville, FL $106,100

Saginaw, MI $106,100

Moline, IL $106,000

Fort Myers, FL $106,000

Memphis, TN $106,000

Tulsa, OK $105,900

Waterloo, IA $105,800

Fort Wayne, IN $105,700

Lincoln, NE $105,700

Spartanburg, SC $105,700

Provo, UT $105,600

Cedar Falls, IA $105,500

San Antonio, TX $105,500

Greensboro, NC $105,400

South Bend, IN $105,400

Savannah, GA $105,300

Muskegon, MI $105,200

Birmingham, AL $105,200

Winston Salem, NC $105,200

Lake Charles, LA $104,900

Anderson, IN $104,900

Lexington, KY $104,800

Augusta, GA $104,800

Greenville, SC $104,800

Wichita, KS $104,700

Lima, OH $104,700

Tuscaloosa, AL $104,700

Springfield, OH $104,600

Columbia, SC $104,600

Asheville, NC $104,400

Bloomington, IN $104,300

Knoxville, TN $103,900

Shreveport, LA $103,900

Wilmington, NC $103,800

Roanoke, VA $103,800

Frankfort, KY $103,500

Oklahoma City, OK $103,500

Topeka, KS $103,500

Chillicothe, OH $103,400

Longview, TX $103,400

Melbourne, FL $103,400

Sioux Falls, SD $103,200

Mobile, AL $103,200

Terre Haute, IN $103,200

Altoona, PA $103,100

Amarillo, TX $103,000

Killeen, TX $103,000

Fayetteville, AR $102,900

Chattanooga, TN $102,800

Sioux City, IA $102,700

Idaho Falls, ID $102,700

Lynchburg, VA $102,600

Gainesville, FL $102,500

Portsmouth, OH $102,400

Little Rock, AR $102,400

Lafayette, LA $102,400

Youngstown, OH $102,400

Temple, TX $102,300

Pensacola, FL $102,300

Daytona Beach, FL $102,300

Clarksville, TN $102,300

Hopkinsville, KY $101,900

Erie, PA $101,900

Florence, SC $101,900

Charleston, WV $101,700

Great Falls, MT $101,600

Tallahassee, FL $101,500

Macon, GA $101,500

Fayetteville, NC $101,400

Waco, TX $101,400

Helena, MT $101,300

Pine Bluff, AR $101,300

Vincennes, IN $101,100

Lubbock, TX $101,100

Alamogordo, NM $101,000

Rapid City, SD $100,900

Twin Falls, ID $100,900

Jackson, MS $100,700

Huntington, WV $100,700

Greenville, MS $100,700

Parkersburg, WV $100,600

Montgomery, AL $100,500

Biloxi, MS $100,400

Wichita Falls, TX $100,400

Springfield, MO $100,400

Monroe, LA $100,300

Johnstown, PA $100,200

Sumter, SC $100,100

Columbus, GA $100,100

Pascagoula, MS $99,900

Abilene, TX $99,900

Kingsport, TN $99,600

Albany, GA $99,600

Gulfport, MS $99,600

Alexandria, LA $99,200

Fort Smith, AR $98,900

El Paso, TX $98,600

Las Cruces, NM $98,100

Harlingen, TX $97,800

Pocatello, ID $97,800

Florence, AL $97,700

Brownsville, TX $97,600

Mcallen, TX $97,400

Dothan, AL $97,200

Columbus, MS $96,600

Altus, OK $96,000

Lawton, OK $95,800

Pierre, SD $95,400

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Software Support Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 6.87% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Java (Mentioned in 3.57% Job Postings): Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.
KPI (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): KPI stands for key performance indicator, a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific objective.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	6.87%
Java	3.57%
KPI	2.61%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Senior Software Support Engineer's salary.

Scripting Language: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Scripting Language	$122,256	8%
AWS	$122,256	8%
Open Source	$121,124	7%

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Senior Software Support Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Senior Software Support Engineer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $126,506. While startup companies pay approximate $107,011.

Senior Software Support Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$107,011
Growth Stage	51~500	$113,175
Established	501~5000	$122,157
Enterprise	5000+	$126,506

Senior Software Support Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Software Support Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Senior Software Support Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Software Support Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Software Support Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$124,520	$60.0	10%
Software & Networking	$124,520	$60.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$122,256	$59.0	8%
Insurance	$121,124	$58.0	7%
Internet	$121,124	$58.0	7%

How Education impacts a Senior Software Support Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Software Support Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Senior Software Support Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $100,366 and $107,179).

Senior Software Support Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

$108,800
$107,600
$106,400
$105,200
$104,000
$102,800
$101,600
$100,400

Typical Education for Senior Software Support Engineer
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.6%
High School	7.4%
Associates	8.7%
Bachelors	57.3%
Masters	23.2%
Doctorate	2.8%

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Senior Software Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Software Support Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$104,800

Average $113,200/year

$124,000

$8,733

Average $9,433/month

$10,333

$2,015

Average $2,177/week

$2,385

$50

Average $54/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,000	$10,333	$2,385	$60
Average	$113,200	$9,433	$2,177	$54
25th Percentile	$104,800	$8,733	$2,015	$50

Salary Trends for Senior Software Support Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Software Support Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,515 in 2023 to around $97,540 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Software Support Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Software Support Engineer Over Time

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Year	Average Annual Salary
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2023	$98,515
2024	$98,251
2025	$97,540
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Most common benefits for Senior Software Support Engineer

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401 (k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Senior Software Support Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Senior Software Support Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Senior Software Support Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Senior Software Support Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Senior Software Support Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

2. How much does a Level 4 support engineer make?

A Senior Software Support Engineer typically earns between $94,500 and $121,000, with a median salary of around $106,200. This range reflects the varying levels of experience and expertise within the role.

3. Can you make over 200k as a software engineer?

While Senior Software Support Engineers typically earn between $94,500 and $121,000, reaching a base salary over $200k is more common in high-demand tech roles, especially in major cities or at successful startups. These positions often require advanced skills and experience, particularly in competitive markets.

4. How much does a 7 year experience software engineer make in the US?

A Senior Software Support Engineer with 7 years of experience typically earns between $94,500 and $121,000, with a mid-salary of $106,200. This range reflects the varying levels of expertise and responsibilities in the role, contrasting with the average salary of $143,199 for general software engineers with similar experience.

5. How many years to be considered a senior software engineer?

A senior software engineer typically holds a bachelor's and often a master's degree in computer science or related fields. Generally, this role requires around six years of experience, though some companies may expect up to 10 years. Salaries for this position range from $94,500 to $121,000, with a median salary of $106,200.

6. What is the highest salary for a senior software engineer?

The salary for a Senior Software Support Engineer ranges from $94,500 to $121,000 per year, with a median salary of $106,200. These figures reflect the compensation for professionals in this role across various industries.

7. How rare is 200k salary?

A salary of $200,000 for a Senior Software Support Engineer is quite rare. The typical salary range for this role is between $94,500 and $121,000, with a mid-point of $106,200. Earning $200,000 significantly exceeds the maximum salary for this position, indicating it is an exceptional case, likely reserved for highly experienced professionals or specialized roles.

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