Rivian senior software engineer salary

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Average Rivian senior software engineer salary

$145,522yearly

$55.05 hourly rate

Entry-level Rivian senior software engineer salary

$114,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does Rivian pay senior software engineers?

The average salary for Rivian senior software engineers is $145,522 per year. Rivian senior software engineer salaries range between $114,000 to $185,000 per year. Rivian senior software engineers earn 27% more than the national average salary for senior software engineers of $114,494.

Location impacts how much a senior software engineer at Rivian can expect to make. Senior software engineers at Rivian make the most in Bellevue, WA, Irvine, CA, and New York, NY.

How much does Rivian pay senior software engineers by location?

Rivian pays senior software engineers the most in Bellevue, WA, Irvine, CA, and New York, NY. Additionally, cities like Wittmann and Denver also report highly competitive salaries for senior software engineers at Rivian.

Senior software engineer Rivian salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Bellevue, WA	$171,767	$82.58
2	Irvine, CA	$164,066	$78.88
3	New York, NY	$140,501	$67.55
4	Wittmann, AZ	$137,417	$66.07
5	Denver, CO	$127,555	$61.32
6	Normal, IL	$113,241	$54.44
7	Plymouth, MI	$112,572	$54.12

Highest-paid Rivian senior software engineers by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Director Of Software Development	$209,357	$101	-
2	Senior Software Engineer Manager	$199,455	$96	-
3	Software Director	$198,589	$95	-
4	Chief Software Architect	$192,480	$93	-
5	Senior Software Manager	$191,737	$92	2
6	Software Engineering Manager	$184,663	$89	-
7	Software Development Manager	$182,714	$88	-
8	Vice President, Software Development	$175,070	$84	-
9	Principal Software Engineer	$173,413	$83	-
10	Software Testing Manager	$169,403	$81	-

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Senior software engineer salary at Rivian competitors

ZAP, Freightliner Trucks, and General Motors offer the highest pay for senior software engineers at Rivian competitors.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	ZAP	$142,403	$68	-
2	Freightliner Trucks	$134,216	$65	-
3	General Motors	$116,293	$56	902