Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS in the United States is $147,899 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

However, a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,554
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,907 to $158,187
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,810
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Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $158,187 $13,182 $3,042 $76
Average $147,899 $12,325 $2,844 $71
25th Percentile $137,907 $11,492 $2,652 $66
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $141,844
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,601
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,358
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,083
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,228
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS$141,844
Intermediate Level Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS$142,601
Senior Level Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS$143,358
Specialist Level Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS$146,083
Expert Level Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS$151,228
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$142,601 < 2 yrs
$143,358 2-4 yrs
$146,083 5-8 yrs
$151,228 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS 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 Development Engineer, IOS. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $163,754.
  • California: $163,133.
  • Massachusetts: $160,958.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS

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: $186,545
  • San Francisco: $184,711
  • Oakland: $180,614

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.83% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 3.66% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Programming (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
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Analysis 2.83%
Open Source 3.66%
Programming 2.62%
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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 Development Engineer, IOS's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Solution Design: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
 $153,815
4%
Flexibility
 $152,336
3%
Solution Design
 $150,857
2%
Attention to Detail
 $150,857
2%
Innovation
 $150,857
2%
Insight
 $150,857
2%
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How Education impacts a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS 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 Development Engineer, IOS with a Bachelor's Degree is between $143,573 and $150,375).

Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.0%
Associates 1.5%
Bachelors 45.8%
Masters 44.0%
Doctorate 6.5%
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Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS'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.

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$137,907
Average $147,899/year
$158,187
$11,492
Average $12,325/month
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$2,652
Average $2,844/week
$3,042
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Average $71/hour
$76
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $158,187 $13,182 $3,042 $76
Average $147,899 $12,325 $2,844 $71
25th Percentile $137,907 $11,492 $2,652 $66

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Salary Trends for Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS

Salaries for a Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $139,504 in 2023 to around $137,577 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Software Development Engineer, IOS salary trends, .

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