As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for sr developer in Anchorage, AK is $152,918, equivalent to $74 per hour, $2,941 weekly, or $12,743 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for sr developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for sr developer in Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $132,778 to $173,042. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($142,376) and 75th percentile ($163,452), while top earners (90th percentile) make $173,042 per year. This $21,076 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Open Source, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Anchorage sr developer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 107 statewide for sr developer 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
sr developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile sr developer Salary $132,778 Anchorage, AK January 01, 2026
25th Percentile sr developer Salary $142,376 Anchorage, AK January 01, 2026
50th Percentile sr developer Salary $152,918 Anchorage, AK January 01, 2026
75th Percentile sr developer Salary $163,452 Anchorage, AK January 01, 2026
90th Percentile sr developer Salary $173,042 Anchorage, AK January 01, 2026
25% $142,376 10% $132,778 90% $173,042 75% $163,452 $152,918 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A Senior Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications while ensuring high performance and responsiveness. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions. Key responsibilities include writing clean, scalable code, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills. A solid understanding of software development methodologies, version control syst...

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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 sr developer in Anchorage, AK. The base salary for sr developer ranges from $142,376 to $163,452 with the average base salary of $152,918. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,347 to $193,088 with the average total cash compensation of $173,989.

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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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