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How much does Software Technical Lead make?
Total pay range
$166K - $268K/yr
$209K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$127K - $195K/yrBase pay
$39K - $73K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025144 Salaries submitted
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Software Technical Lead in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $196,527 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $148,115.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Technical Lead are Cisco and SLK Group.
Frequently asked questions about Software Technical Lead salaries
The average salary for Software Technical Lead is $209,023 per year or $100 per hour, with top earners making up to $331,788 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $165,525 (25th percentile) to $267,665 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 144 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Technical Lead employees.
The highest salary for Software Technical Lead is $267,665 per year, $22,305 per month or $129 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Technical Lead is $165,525 per year, $13,794 per month or $80 per hour.
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