As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Fort Smith, AR is $126,568, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,434 weekly, or $10,547 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Engineer in Fort Smith, AR vary widely, spanning from $111,110 to $141,692. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($118,477) and 75th percentile ($134,484), while top earners (90th percentile) make $141,692 per year. This $16,007 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, Fort Smith Senior Computer Engineer often earn 3.3% lower than national averages. However, Fort Smith currently ranks 788 statewide 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 $111,110 Fort Smith, AR April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $118,477 Fort Smith, AR April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $126,568 Fort Smith, AR April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $134,484 Fort Smith, AR April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $141,692 Fort Smith, AR April 01, 2026
25% $118,477 10% $111,110 90% $141,692 75% $134,484 $126,568 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Computer Engineer in Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Senior Computer Engineer ranges from $118,477 to $134,484 with the average base salary of $126,568. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $146,158 to $186,087 with the average total cash compensation of $165,657.
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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

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