Discover employees working as Lead Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead Software Developer professionals at Discover worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,717 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Developer at Discover is $183,061 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $285,258 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,323 (25th percentile) and $232,022 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 182 salaries submitted by Discover Lead Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Developer professionals typically earn between $70 and $112 per hour.
Lead Software Developer professionals typically earn between $12,194 and $19,335 monthly.