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- The average salary for Lead Developer is $153,018 per year (estimate) in US, which is 1% higher than the average IBM salary of $152,154 per year (estimate) for this job.
- IBM employees working as Lead Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 25% lower than the average of Lead Developer professionals at IBM worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Lead Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,717 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Lead Developer at IBM is $153,018 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $262,367 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,990 (25th percentile) and $204,052 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 39 salaries submitted by IBM Lead Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Lead Developer professionals typically earn between $56 and $98 per hour.
- Lead Developer professionals typically earn between $9,666 and $17,004 monthly.
