Application Engineer III Senior Salary in the United States

How much does an Application Engineer III Senior make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Application Engineer III Senior in the United States is $110,182 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, an Application Engineer III Senior's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,882
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,628 to $121,017
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,930
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Application Engineer III Senior Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,017 $10,085 $2,327 $58
Average $110,182 $9,182 $2,119 $53
25th Percentile $100,628 $8,386 $1,935 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Application Engineer III Senior Salaries

An Application Engineer III Senior's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Application Engineer III Senior Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Engineer III Senior's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,819
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,985
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,695
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,890
  • Expert (over 8 years): $156,022
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Application Engineer III Senior$76,819
Technical... Level Application Engineer III Senior$98,985
Applicati... Level Application Engineer III Senior$108,695
Technical... Level Application Engineer III Senior$137,890
Technical... Level Application Engineer III Senior$156,022
$76,819 0 yr
$98,985 < 2 yrs
$108,695 2-4 yrs
$137,890 5-8 yrs
$156,022 > 8 yrs
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How Do Application Engineer III Senior Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Application Engineer III Seniors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $121,993.
  • California: $121,530.
  • Massachusetts: $119,911.

Top Paying Cities for Application Engineer III Seniors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $138,972
  • San Francisco: $137,606
  • Oakland: $134,554

What Skills Can Increase an Application Engineer III Senior's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.94% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Software Engineering (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Software engineering is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic method. Notable definitions of software engineering include: "the systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software"—The Bureau of Labor Statistics—IEEE Systems and software engineering - Vocabulary "The application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software"—IEEE Standard Glossary of Software Engineering Terminology "an engineering discipline that is concerned with all aspects of software production"—Ian Sommerville "the establishment and use of sound engineering principles in order to economically obtain software that is reliable and works efficiently on real machines"—Fritz Bauer
  • Security Testing (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): Security Testing is a type of Software Testing that uncovers vulnerabilities, threats, risks in a software application and prevents malicious attacks from intruders. The purpose of Security Tests is to identify all possible loopholes
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.94%
Software Engineering 2.6%
Security Testing 1.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Application Engineer III Senior's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Application Security: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
$114,589
4%
Application Security
$112,385
2%
Computer Science
$112,385
2%
Java
$112,385
2%
Collaboration
$112,385
2%
Leadership
$112,385
2%
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How Education impacts an Application Engineer III Senior's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Application Engineer III Seniors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Application Engineer III Senior with a Associate's Degree is between $111,649 and $119,010).

Application Engineer III Senior Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Application Engineer III Senior
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.1%
Associates 5.4%
Bachelors 44.3%
Masters 38.7%
Doctorate 9.3%
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Application Engineer III Senior Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Engineer III Senior's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Application Engineer III Senior

Salaries for an Application Engineer III Senior can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $123,125 in 2023 to around $120,396 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Application Engineer III Senior salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Application Engineer III Senior Over Time

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$123,125
2024
$122,787
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$120,396
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2024 $122,787
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