As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Idaho is $135,267, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,601 weekly, or $11,272 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $118,749 to $151,336. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($126,621) and 75th percentile ($143,678), while top earners (90th percentile) make $151,336 per year. This $17,057 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, Idaho Senior Computer Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $118,749 ID March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $126,621 ID March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $135,267 ID March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $143,678 ID March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $151,336 ID March 01, 2026
25% $126,621 10% $118,749 90% $151,336 75% $143,678 $135,267 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 Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $150,327 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $179,413 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $154,033 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $154,033 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $150,327 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $150,327 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $154,264 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $150,327 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $179,431 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $179,413 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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