Elsevier employees working as Software Engineering Lead in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Engineering Lead professionals at Elsevier worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,438 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Lead at Elsevier is $261,589 per year or $126 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $417,962 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $207,378 (25th percentile) and $336,668 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by Elsevier Software Engineering Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering Lead professionals typically earn between $100 and $162 per hour.
Software Engineering Lead professionals typically earn between $17,281 and $28,056 monthly.