IBM employees working as Cognitive Software Engineer 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 Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Cognitive Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,750 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,533 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Cognitive Software Engineer at IBM is $163,957 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $243,970 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,707 (25th percentile) and $202,732 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by IBM Cognitive Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Cognitive Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $97 per hour.
Cognitive Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,226 and $16,894 monthly.
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