American Express employees working as Lead Programmer Analyst in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 33% lower than the average of Lead Programmer Analyst professionals at American Express worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Programmer Analyst ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Programmer Analyst at American Express is $154,762 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $245,542 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,382 (25th percentile) and $198,016 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 96 salaries submitted by American Express Lead Programmer Analyst professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Programmer Analyst professionals typically earn between $59 and $95 per hour.
Lead Programmer Analyst professionals typically earn between $10,199 and $16,501 monthly.