As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Arizona is $141,183, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,715 weekly, or $11,765 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Engineer in Arizona vary widely, spanning from $123,926 to $158,071. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($132,150) and 75th percentile ($150,023), while top earners (90th percentile) make $158,071 per year. This $17,873 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or 3D CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arizona Senior Computer Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide for Senior Computer Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Computer Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $123,926 AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $132,150 AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $141,183 AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $150,023 AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $158,071 AZ May 01, 2026
25% $132,150 10% $123,926 90% $158,071 75% $150,023 $141,183 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, software practitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs. Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated....

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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $169,730 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $169,366 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $169,223 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $169,209 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $175,600 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $169,304 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $171,175 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $171,032 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $169,387 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $175,858 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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