Adobe employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at Adobe worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Adobe is $230,094 per year or $111 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $361,174 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,753 (25th percentile) and $293,054 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Adobe Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $141 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,313 and $24,421 monthly.
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