Senior Software Engineer Salary in Philadelphia

Pay ranges below come from 31 current senior software engineer listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay · nationwide

from 31 disclosed ranges

$150,000/yr

Not enough Philadelphia disclosures yet — this reflects Senior Software Engineer pay across all US locations in our feed.

$34,500$127,500 – $184,500 typical$271,500

Highest-paying employers in our feed

Andurilup to $292,000
Partners in Digital Healthup to $284,000
PayJoyup to $275,000
Samsaraup to $260,000
Google LLCup to $252,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Senior Software Engineer roles nationwide that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Software Engineer, Strategic Defense (Active Clearance)

Anduril · Aberdeen, South Dakota

$166,000 - $292,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/Firmware, Platforms and Devices

Google LLC · Mountain View, Arkansas

$174,000 - $252,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Generative AI, Maps

Google LLC · Mountain View, Arkansas

$174,000 - $252,000

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Senior Software Engineer II: Build AI-Powered Systems

Samsara · Searcy, Arkansas

$155,000 - $260,000

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Agentic AI)

We Love AI Jobs · Marina, California

$180,000 - $230,000

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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 Philadelphia offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Philadelphia?

Based on 31 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough Philadelphia-specific data), the median is around $150,000 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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