IBM employees working as Hardware/Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of Hardware/Software Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware/Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,374 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware/Software Engineer at IBM is $176,650 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $311,047 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $132,488 (25th percentile) and $239,123 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by IBM Hardware/Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Hardware/Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $115 per hour.
Hardware/Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,041 and $19,927 monthly.