Senior Software Engineer Salary in Boston

Pay ranges below come from 7 current senior software engineer listings that disclose salary in Boston, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 7 disclosed ranges

$200,000/yr

$147,500small sample of 7$267,500

Highest-paying employers in Boston

Zooxup to $298,000
Shield AIup to $244,800
Motion Recruitmentup to $200,000
Evolution USAup to $180,000
Field AIup to $170,000

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Senior Software Engineer roles in Boston that list pay

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Senior Software Engineer - Planner GPU Compute

Zoox · Boston, MA

$237,000 - $298,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

Shield AI · Boston, Massachusetts

$163,200 - $244,800

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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Maritime (R5339)

Shield AI · Boston, Massachusetts

$160,000 - $240,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5338)

Shield AI · Boston, Massachusetts

$160,000 - $240,000

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Senior Software Engineer - AI/Backend

Motion Recruitment · Boston, Massachusetts

$175,000 - $200,000

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Senior Software Engineer - Python / Cloud Infrastructure - HealthTech

Evolution USA · Boston, Massachusetts

$160,000 - $180,000

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What moves Senior Software Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior senior software engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same senior software engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Boston offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Boston?

Based on 7 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $200,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Senior Software Engineer?

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