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

Senior Associate Software Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does A Senior Associate Software Engineer make hourly?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Senior Associate Software Engineer in the United States is $64. While Salary.com is seeing that Senior Associate Software Engineer salary in the US can go up to $74 or down to $54, but most earn between $59 and $69. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Associate Software Engineer in the United States.

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Senior Associate Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Associate Software Engineer Salary $54 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Associate Software Engineer Salary $59 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Associate Software Engineer Salary $64 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Associate Software Engineer Salary $69 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Associate Software Engineer Salary $74 US January 01, 2026
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What is A Senior Associate Software Engineer ?

The salary for a Senior Associate Software Engineer typically ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on factors such as location, industry, and level of experience. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Senior Associate Software Engineers are expected to possess strong programming skills, proficiency in various programming languages, and a solid understanding of software development methodologies. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring junior engineers...

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Associate Software Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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64

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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70
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Senior Associate Software Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Senior Associate Software Engineer ranges from $59 to $69 with the average hourly pay of $64. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $64 to $78 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $70.

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