As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for sr developer in Fort Smith, AR is $121,741, equivalent to $59 per hour, $2,341 weekly, or $10,145 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 Fort Smith, AR vary widely, spanning from $105,707 to $137,762. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($113,348) and 75th percentile ($130,127), while top earners (90th percentile) make $137,762 per year. This $16,779 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, Fort Smith sr developer often earn 3.3% lower than national averages. However, Fort Smith currently ranks 788 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 $105,707 Fort Smith, AR January 01, 2026
25th Percentile sr developer Salary $113,348 Fort Smith, AR January 01, 2026
50th Percentile sr developer Salary $121,741 Fort Smith, AR January 01, 2026
75th Percentile sr developer Salary $130,127 Fort Smith, AR January 01, 2026
90th Percentile sr developer Salary $137,762 Fort Smith, AR January 01, 2026
25% $113,348 10% $105,707 90% $137,762 75% $130,127 $121,741 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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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

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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