Senior Python Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$141,144 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$93,600 $141,144 $201,500
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Senior Python Engineer in United States is $141,144 per year as of July 2026, based on 216 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $93,600, while senior specialists can earn up to $201,500. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,100 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Senior Python Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Senior Python Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Senior Python Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 38 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Senior Python Engineer 216 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 142 0 0
Entry Level $93,600
Junior $114,400
Median Salary $141,144
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $175,402
Expert / Top Earners $201,500

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
Python
21%
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Docker
17%
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SQL
17%
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Java
15%
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AWS
13%
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DevOps
13%
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