IBM employees working as Cognitive Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Cognitive Software Developer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Cognitive Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,757 per year (estimate) and goes up to $341,063 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Cognitive Software Developer at IBM is $134,089 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $191,305 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $112,509 (25th percentile) and $161,982 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by IBM Cognitive Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Cognitive Software Developer professionals typically earn between $54 and $78 per hour.
Cognitive Software Developer professionals typically earn between $9,376 and $13,499 monthly.