As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Worcester, MA is $151,960, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,922 weekly, or $12,663 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $133,404 to $170,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($142,247) and 75th percentile ($161,409), while top earners (90th percentile) make $170,012 per year. This $19,162 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, Worcester Senior Computer Engineer often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $133,404 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $142,247 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $151,960 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $161,409 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $170,012 Worcester, MA March 01, 2026
25% $142,247 10% $133,404 90% $170,012 75% $161,409 $151,960 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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Senior Computer Engineer ranges from $142,247 to $161,409 with the average base salary of $151,960. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $174,992 to $222,801 with the average total cash compensation of $198,342.
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

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