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> I’ve only been a full time web developer for the past 5 years. It’s barely enough time to start calling myself a “senior” Software Engineer.

Offtopic, but when does one start to be "senior" then? I've been coding for the past 17 years or so, including about 6 years professionally. Do I get to be a "senior" dev now? How do I convince my boss?

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Ask your boss if you can get a promotion / raise and if they deny you that, then ask if at the very least you can have a new title, then use that on your resume for your next job.

Offtopic, but when does one start to be "senior" then?

It differs massively from company to company. Where I'm currently working the guideline is 10 years relevant professional experience plus either significant project management experience or having an area where you can generally be considered an expert in your field.

I've also worked at places where people 3 years out of school are considered senior.

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