The salary trajectory of a Development Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,798 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,215 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Development Lead at IBM is $187,457 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $292,776 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $149,936 (25th percentile) and $238,018 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 25 salaries submitted by IBM Development Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Development Lead professionals typically earn between $72 and $114 per hour.
Development Lead professionals typically earn between $12,495 and $19,835 monthly.