IBM employees working as Program Director, Software Development in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 307 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Program Director, Software Development professionals at IBM worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Program Director, Software Development at IBM is $191,200 per year or $92 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $320,877 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,906 (25th percentile) and $252,330 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 21 salaries submitted by IBM Program Director, Software Development professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Program Director, Software Development professionals typically earn between $71 and $121 per hour.
Program Director, Software Development professionals typically earn between $12,242 and $21,027 monthly.