The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,119 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer at Gap is $204,440 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $307,983 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,816 (25th percentile) and $254,503 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 36 salaries submitted by Gap Lead Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $122 per hour.
Lead Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,901 and $21,209 monthly.