IBM employees working as Research Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Research Software Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Software Engineer at IBM is $184,107 per year or $89 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $284,484 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $147,954 (25th percentile) and $232,332 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 42 salaries submitted by IBM Research Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $71 and $112 per hour.
Research Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,330 and $19,361 monthly.