Senior Software Engineer in Columbus
Senior Software Engineer Salary in Columbus, GA
What Senior Software Engineer professionals are paid across the Columbus, GA-AL area, from the BLS wage release, plus take-home pay and cost-of-living context.
10th percentile
$81,580
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$116,150
In this metro area
90th percentile
$165,210
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays here
Published annual wages for Senior Software Engineer in the Columbus, GA-AL area. The BLS publishes wages by metro area, so these cover Columbus and the towns around it.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $81,580 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $100,130 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $116,150 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $132,510 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $165,210 |
These are pay percentiles, not years of experience. The source data does not record how long anyone has been in the job, so we do not claim a figure for "entry level" or "senior".
Take-home (mid)
$83,473
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$6,956
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
82/100
Excellent
Salary Strength
72/100
Strong
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
Career Opportunity
88/100
Excellent
Affordability
49/100
Moderate
Lifestyle
66/100
Strong